The Odisha government has reinstated 2021-batch IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, who was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe. The officer has now been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, according to a report of Times of India which cited an official notification issued on May 21, 2026.The decision has triggered widespread discussion on social media, with many users questioning the move given that the corruption case against him is still pending.Why Was Dhiman Chakma Arrested?Dhiman Chakma, a native of Tripura, was serving as Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Odisha's Kalahandi district when he was arrested by Odisha Vigilance officials in June 2025. Investigators alleged that he was caught red-handed while accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe from a stone crusher owner at his government residence.— Indian_Analyzer (@Indian_Analyzer) The case stemmed from a complaint filed by a businessman who claimed that Chakma had demanded Rs 20 lakh in exchange for official favors. Acting on the complaint, vigilance officials laid a trap that led to his arrest.Following the arrest, Odisha Vigilance conducted searches at Chakma's residence and reportedly recovered Rs 47 lakh in unaccounted cash. The recovery intensified the investigation and led to his suspension from service.After spending time in judicial custody, Chakma was granted bail by the Orissa High Court. The corruption case, however, remains under investigation.Odisha Government Reinstates IAS OfficerNearly a year after his arrest, the Odisha government reinstated Chakma and posted him as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The appointment has sparked criticism online, with several social media users expressing concern over the reinstatement of an officer facing serious corruption allegations."Is it really necessary to reappoint the same IAS or IPS officers who have previously been caught in bribery or corruption cases? Can't we suspend them permanently? Just throw them out of the system. No post, not even a small job. Transfers are just a way to fool the public," said one X user.Who Is Dhiman Chakma?Dhiman Chakma is a 2021-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Tripura. Before his arrest, he served as Sub-Collector in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district. He came under the spotlight in 2025 after Odisha Vigilance accused him of accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe and recovered Rs 47 lakh in alleged unaccounted cash during subsequent searches.According to a post on X, Dhiman born in a remote village in North Tripura. He studied Computer Science at NIT Agartala. He cleared UPSC in first attempt in 2019 and joined the Indian Forest Service. He again appeared in UPSC in 2021 and got better rank to join IAS.Despite the ongoing case, the Odisha government reinstated him in May 2026 and assigned him a new role as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, a decision that continues to fuel debate across social media platforms.