Assam Vigilance Team Nabs Forester Aminur Rahman Red-Handed for Taking Bribe
Forester Arrested in Assam for Demanding Monthly Bribes, Caught Red-Handed with ₹5,000
Guwahati; April 5, 2025: In a major crackdown on corruption, Assam’s Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption arrested Aminur Rahman, a Forester Grade-I, on bribery charges.
Islam served as the Forester Grade-I at the O/o Kurua Forest Range, Darrang district. He was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 earlier today.
According to reports, Islam had demanded ₹30,000 as a monthly installment. The money was allegedly sought to allow hindrance free earth carrying business in the area.
So, acting on a complaint, the Vigilance team laid a trap. When Islam accepted the ₹5,000 bribe, officials immediately arrested him on the spot.
He has been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Authorities have confirmed that a detailed investigation is now underway.
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Today @DIR_VAC_ASSAM caught red handed Aminur Rahman, Forester Grade-I, O/o Kurua Forest Range, Darrang after he accepted Rs. 5000/- bribe from the complainant in lieu of allowing hindrance free earth carrying business.@CMOfficeAssam @assampolice @HardiSpeaks @surendrakr_ips
— Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam (@DIR_VAC_ASSAM) April 5, 2025
