Keonjhar, Aug 28: A woman constable of Keonjhar Vigilance Unit has been suspended in connection with a viral audio in which she can be heard asking bribe from an accused.
As per reports, an audio in which the woman constable, identified as Sagarika Barik, was heard asking bribe from an accused to suppress the case.
After the audio went viral, she was immediately transferred to Vigilance Headquarters in Balasore. Following preliminary investigation, she has been placed under suspension.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Notably, Balasore Vigilance SP Narahari Naik came to know about the viral audio during his Keonjhar visit on August 26, following which actions were taken.