Agartala: Mar 05: Allegations of financial irregularities have surfaced within the Sipahijala district police administration, with reports of a significant financial scam coming to light. Traffic Inspector Amarjit Debbarma, serving in the Sipahijala district traffic unit, has been arrested on charges of embezzling funds amounting to ₹74,04,400 collected as fines.
Authorities initiated an internal investigation after discrepancies were found in deposits meant for the government treasury. Inspector Debbarma, responsible for transferring the collected fines, initially claimed the funds were deposited. However, the investigation revealed that money corresponding to eight invoices remained unaccounted for. Inspector Debbarma was subsequently given time to address the issue, but the funds were not deposited.
A case was registered at Vishalgarh police station, and the inspector was arrested on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, he was presented before the court, with the police seeking a three-day remand for further questioning. The investigating officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Rajiv Sutradhar, stated that the inquiry will continue to uncover additional details.
Reports also suggest that another individual, a female police officer, may have been involved in the embezzlement alongside Inspector Debbarma. The investigation aims to shed more light on the case in the coming days.
