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Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister is focused on fighting corruption, but recent bribery cases show challenges remain.
In Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has been vocal about stopping corruption among officials. However, despite his strong words, actions on the ground seem to be lacking. Just a day after a revenue employee was arrested in Sheohar, another employee was caught taking a bribe in Vaishali.
The Surveillance Investigation Bureau took swift action recently and arrested a revenue employee named Rajesh Roshan. He was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹5,000. This incident occurred near Raghwapur temple in the Vaishali police station area, where Rajesh was taking the bribe openly on the road.
A complaint was filed by a local named Vinay Kumar Singh, who said that Rajesh was demanding ₹5,000 for land registration and renovation. After checking the complaint, the surveillance team set up a trap. They caught Rajesh in the act as soon as Vinay handed over the money.
This arrest highlights a persistent problem for the public, as many still feel they need to pay ‘facility fees’ to get work done at zonal offices. Although the surveillance department is actively making arrests, it seems that the fear of the law is fading among some officials.
After questioning, the arrested employee was taken to Patna for further investigation. The ongoing issues with corruption in these offices show that there are still significant challenges to overcome for the public in getting their work done without having to pay bribes.
Summary:
- Deputy Chief Minister Sinha is addressing corruption among officials.
- A revenue employee was arrested for taking a bribe of ₹5,000.
- The incident took place near Raghwapur temple in Vaishali.
- A local’s complaint led to the employee being caught in a trap.
- Corruption remains a significant issue in getting work done at zonal offices.
