CAUGHT RED-HANDED! Senior Bihar Officer Arrested While Taking ₹40,000 Bribe

Brief By Newsbrief / 12:44 PM on 03 Jun 2026

In a major anti-corruption operation, Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau arrested Tirhut Division Additional Director Dr. Ajay Kumar while allegedly accepting a ₹40,000 bribe. The action followed a complaint alleging that money was being demanded in exchange for an official favor.

After verifying the complaint, vigilance officials laid a trap and monitored the transaction. According to officials, Dr. Kumar was caught red-handed while receiving the bribe amount, which was immediately recovered by the raiding team.

Following the arrest, the accused officer was taken into custody for questioning, and legal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act were initiated. Investigators are also examining whether other individuals were involved and if similar allegations exist against the officer.

The arrest has sparked discussion across administrative circles and is being viewed as a significant step in Bihar’s ongoing campaign against corruption. Officials said further investigations are underway, and additional disclosures may emerge as the probe progresses.