Bhaskar sting reveals Lokayukta corruption network:Technician alleges officers demanded lakhs; confidential transcripts shared during investigation

In the first part of ‘Operation Lokayukta’, the Lokayukta’s technician, constable, and reader were caught on camera demanding bribes in exchange for weakening a trap case. They had made a bribe deal of 3 to 5 lakh rupees for two DSP-level officers. Technician Amit Vishwakarma had named DSP Madam and DSP Sir throughout the conversation. Amit claimed that he would arrange a meeting with both of them. He had given the date of May 19. At the appointed time, the Bhaskar reporter reached the Lokayukta office and met Amit. In Part-2 of Operation Lokayukta, find out who the DSP Sir and Madam of this network Everyone steals, only the one caught is the thief Amit Bhaskar took the reporter to DSP Manju Singh’s chamber. Manju Singh stated that she had received a complaint of misuse of position against the reporter’s alleged relative, filed by a person from Shahjahanpur. The complaint alleges serious irregularities while holding the position. Regarding the question of help, Manju Singh said that everything would have to be done quickly. Everyone steals, only the one who gets caught is the thief. Manju: My letter went out on May 12th. The information hasn’t come yet, get it followed up and expedite it. Reporter: I’ll go and talk. Manju: The sooner it comes, the sooner they will get help. The more time it takes, the more they will suffer losses. Reporter: I’ll have to talk to the Collector’s office once, I’ll go and come back. Manju: You can check. Reporter: Then I’ll send that information to you, only then will help be possible. Manju: Everything depends on the information, then we’ll see what happens. After coming out, Amit said that DSP Manju Singh’s investigation could also provide a “clean chit” and her share was 3 lakh rupees. Sir can help with voice recording Upon reaching the Lokayukta office, Amit made the reporter sit in the waiting area and went into DSP Dwivedi’s chamber himself. He returned and said that the officer was about to be transferred. Amit said, When a new officer comes, we will deal with him. For now, sir can help with one thing, the voice recording. Meanwhile, Amit received a call from Dwivedi. He informed that a notice would be issued on the 27th, after which a voice sample would be taken. When the reporter asked for a direct meeting, Amit explained, “Officials don’t talk about money directly. We’ll talk about the case, everything else you can deal with me outside.” After convincing him, Amit sent the reporter to Dwivedi’s chamber. Reporter: Hello, sir Dwivedi: What is your name and what do you do? Reporter: My name is Shyam Sahu. I run a lab. Dwivedi: We will issue a notice for the voice sample. Reporter: When will you issue the notice? Dwivedi: We will inform you two to three days in advance. It won’t be this week. We will give it next Monday or Tuesday, on the 28th or 29th. Prepare until then, I will let you know. Reporter: Has the rest been discussed with Amit? Dwivedi: Alright. I don’t keep anyone in the dark. I talk eye to eye, I don’t work by lying. The reporter came out of DSP Dwivedi’s chamber. Amit was standing outside. Amit said that Dwivedi ji is asking for 5 lakh rupees and Madam is asking for 3 lakh rupees. The reporter said, “So, 8 lakh, won’t that be too much?” Amit said, “Here people give 20-20 lakh. There was an officer who gave 1 crore rupees to stop an investigation. Now the challan diary for RTO Constable Saurabh Sharma’s case will be presented. All the officers will earn crores from that.” Check the main points of the transcript’ The most shocking aspect of this entire operation came to light when Amit Vishwakarma handed over the complete transcript of the ongoing investigation to the reporter. While handing it over, Amit explained, “Look at the main points in this. All the people whose conversations are in this will become accused in this case. This is a matter of trust; this transcript should not go out.” Talk only on WhatsApp, I have only one number. All Lokayukta employees’ numbers are on record with SP Sir.” After this, Amit stated his rate, “I charge 10 to 20 thousand for providing information from one document. According to me, this is a bit less.” Those with whom Bhaskar had a deal started pressuring for money After recording the entire conversation about the deal with Lokayukta officers and employees on camera, the Bhaskar reporter neither contacted them nor delivered the money. A few days later, they started calling and sending WhatsApp messages to the reporter. Amit Vishwakarma even threatened to spoil the case via message. Gaurav Sahu, reader to DSP Manju Singh, said to bring two lakh rupees outside the Lokayukta office. After this, a call came on the reporter’s mobile, which is said to be DSP Manju Singh’s number. The woman asked the reporter when he would get the letter answered. She added that if it’s done quickly, the report will be prepared sooner.