Cuttack, Oct 29: The Special Vigilance Judge, Cuttack has convicted Prasanta Kumar Nayak, Revenue Inspector of Salepur RI Circle, in a bribery case and sentenced him to four years of rigorous imprisonment.

Nayak was charge-sheeted by Odisha Vigilance under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant in connection with the continuation of an encroachment case relating to government land.

The court found Nayak guilty and awarded him four years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine. Following the conviction and sentencing, the convict was sent to jail custody to serve his sentence.

Nayak was serving as the Revenue Inspector of Salepur RI Circle under Salepur Tahasil and had previously been posted at Samitanga RI Circle under Kishannagar Tahasil.

Following the conviction, Odisha Vigilance will move the competent authority for his dismissal from government service in accordance with the applicable rules.