Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted surprise raids at 40 Block Development Offices (BDO) across the state on Thursday.
The action followed complaints that officials at these offices were allegedly demanding bribes, prompting DVAC teams to carry out checks at multiple locations.
BDO offices play a key role in implementing social welfare schemes, and the raids were aimed at verifying allegations linked to the functioning of these offices.
The checks were reported as Diwali approaches, with complaints also pointing to alleged demands involving cash and gift items.
Further details on the findings of the raids were not immediately available.
