Bargarh, Oct 18: Hrusikesh Bhoi, known for playing the iconic role of Kansa in Bargarh’s Dhanu Yatra, has been accused of demanding and taking bribe.
According to reports, Hrusikesh, employed as a government hearse driver, on Tuesday brought a body from Bargarh district headquarters hospital (DHH) to Bahala village in Gaisilet block.
The son of the deceased, Purna Chandra Sahu, has alleged that Hrusikesh sought Rs 3,000 from him after delivering the body at the village.
“My father died at Bargarh district headquarters hospital in Khedapali. When we brought the body home, the driver of the hearse demanded Rs 3,000 and once stopped the vehicle on the middle of the road asking for money. As the entire family was in a state of grief due to my father’s demise, my brother-in-law gave the money without any argument”.
The family initially resisted but eventually gave up and paid the sum. However, the next day, the family wrote a letter to CDMO, Bargarh, demanding action against Hrusikesh for demanding and accepting bribe.
Bargarh CDMO, Nirupama Sarangi said, “We have received the complaint and issued a show cause notice to Hrusikesh.
A team will be formed to investigate the matter. The service is provided free of cost, especially for the poor. Action will be taken if the facts stated are found to be true, the CDMO said.
In his defence, Hrusikesh said, “One of his family members put the money in my shirt pocket recognizing me. I could not say anything at that time and I did not even count the money. Next day, I went back and returned the money.”
