Bihar: Revenue officer caught red-handed while taking bribe in Gopalganj

PATNA: Despite repeated actions against corruption in Bihar, incidents of bribery involving government officials continue to surface almost daily. In a major action, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau has arrested a revenue officer posted in the Barauli Circle of Gopalganj district while accepting a bribe. The incident has caused a stir in administrative circles.

The accused has been identified as Vijay Singh, a Revenue Officer posted at the Barauli Circle office.

He was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000 in connection with a land mutation case.

According to official sources, a mutation case related to 9.9 decimal of land belonging to Shailendra Kumar, a resident of Baghaichi village, was pending at the circle office.

It is alleged that the revenue officer initially demanded Rs 10,000 to clear the mutation file. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs 6,000.