The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Manipur government official after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe to clear a service-related file. The accused, Irom Bishorjit Singh, works as a Senior Accountant in the General Operating Expenses section of the Office of the Principal Accountant General in Imphal. His arrest came after the CBI and the Anti-Corruption Bureau carried out a coordinated trap based on a formal complaint.
Investigators said the case began when a staff member from the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pangei approached the agency, alleging that Singh had demanded ₹20,000 to process his Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) file. The complainant claimed he was unable to get his paperwork cleared without paying the illegal amount, prompting him to seek help from the CBI.
Acting swiftly, the agency organised a trap and arranged for the complainant to meet Singh. During the operation, officers caught the accountant red-handed while he accepted ₹10,000 as part of the bribe. He was immediately detained, and further searches were conducted at multiple locations linked to him, including his residence and workplace.
The CBI said the arrest reflects its ongoing effort to curb systemic corruption within government departments. Officials emphasised that such illegal demands undermine public trust and obstruct routine administrative processes that should be transparent and timely. The agency has encouraged citizens to continue reporting bribery demands involving central government staff, PSU employees and public sector bank officials.
Meanwhile, a separate corruption-related development also unfolded in Manipur. On November 13, the National Institute of Technology, Manipur, suspended Assistant Registrar Laikangbam Dorendro Singh following allegations of financial irregularities and misconduct. The institution stated that the suspension was necessary to prevent interference with the inquiry process and to ensure that the investigation proceeds without any influence or pressure from the accused officer.
Together, the two cases have sparked renewed discussion in the state about the extent of corruption across different government bodies. Civil society members and officials alike have stressed the need for stricter accountability mechanisms, stronger internal monitoring, and robust whistleblower protections to prevent such incidents from recurring.
