The Uttar Pradesh government’s ongoing campaign against graft delivered another major jolt on Wednesday after an Anti-Corruption Unit team apprehended a clerk posted at the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office in Gonda. The official, identified as Shashikant Singh, was taken into custody after being allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe.

According to officials, the operation was part of the state’s intensified push to enforce its zero-tolerance policy toward corruption. Acting on specific inputs, the Anti-Corruption team conducted a swift and planned raid inside the CMO office, during which Singh was allegedly found in possession of illicit money received in exchange for official favours. Officers immediately detained him and initiated legal procedures as per departmental and criminal regulations.

The arrest has sent shockwaves through administrative circles in the district, reinforcing the message that the government intends to pursue misconduct at every level of the bureaucracy. Investigators are expected to examine whether more individuals were involved or if the incident is part of a larger pattern.

Officials from the Anti-Corruption Wing stated that the action underscores the Yogi Adityanath administration’s commitment to curbing bribery and ensuring transparent governance. The government has repeatedly maintained that no official—regardless of rank—will be spared if found engaging in corrupt practices.

The latest arrest further reflects the administration’s broader effort to uphold accountability in public offices and signals that stringent measures will continue until systemic corruption is substantially dismantled.