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Crime
Odisha police officer jumps into pond after bribery bust, colleague swims after him
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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A police constable in Odisha was caught accepting a bribe and fled by diving into a pond, prompting another officer to chase him in the water, officials said.
Police officials in Odisha confirmed that a constable was apprehended while taking a brैव्र from a local resident. When confronted, the officer abruptly dived into a nearby pond in an attempt to evade arrest.
A senior police officer on the scene immediately entered the water and pursued the suspect, managing to keep him within sight until additional backup arrived.
The incident was recorded by by‑standers and later circulated on social media, prompting a formal inquiry.
Authorities have opened a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and are reviewing CCTV footage to ascertain the exact sequence of events.
The police department has said it will take strict disciplinary action against the constable and reinforce anti‑bribery measures across the force.
A senior police officer on the scene immediately entered the water and pursued the suspect, managing to keep him within sight until additional backup arrived.
The incident was recorded by by‑standers and later circulated on social media, prompting a formal inquiry.
Authorities have opened a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and are reviewing CCTV footage to ascertain the exact sequence of events.
The police department has said it will take strict disciplinary action against the constable and reinforce anti‑bribery measures across the force.