Crackdown on Corruption: Over 450 Assam Govt Employees Face Legal Action

Since 2019, 430 Assam government employees have been arrested on corruption charges, with an additional 25 held for disproportionate asset accumulation. The majority of cases are still in trial, and no convictions have been secured. The state's vigilance agencies are actively pursuing these cases.

In a significant move against corruption, 430 government employees in Assam have been arrested since 2019, official documents have revealed. The charges, ranging from corruption to disproportionate asset amassment, have led to serious legal actions.

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption authorities have spearheaded the arrests, with the state's special vigilance units and police stations playing pivotal roles. Despite 302 arrests by the Anti-Corruption wing and 88 by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell, convictions remain elusive as cases linger at the trial stage.

Highlighting the crackdown's impact, 23 of the apprehended employees have been dismissed from service. Charge sheets have been submitted in 291 cases, yet judicial proceedings continue for most. Since 2019, 25 have faced legal action for accumulating wealth beyond their known income sources, with departmental proceedings underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)