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CBI Apprehends Odisha School Principal in Bribery Case
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News18•08-10-2026, 15:15
CBI Apprehends Odisha School Principal in Bribery Case
- •The CBI apprehended the principal of an Eklavya Model Residential School in Odisha's Nuapada district for allegedly taking a bribe.
- •The accused reportedly demanded Rs 20,000 from a woman to recommend the extension of her service as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery.
- •After negotiations, the bribe amount was reduced to Rs 12,000, which the principal agreed to accept.
- •The CBI successfully laid a trap on October 7 and caught the principal red-handed accepting the money.
- •The agency has apprehended the accused and stated that further investigation into the case is currently underway.
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The principal of an Eklavya Model Residential School in Nuapada district was caught red-handed by the CBI for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 to recommend a woman's service extension as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery.
The accused principal initially demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the woman, but after negotiations, agreed to accept Rs 12,000.
The CBI laid the trap and apprehended the principal red-handed while accepting the bribe on October 7.