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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into two Bihar cadre IAS officers, raising serious concerns about alleged money laundering and unaccounted wealth. The officers under scrutiny are Abhilasha Kumari Sharma (2014 batch) and Yogesh Kumar Sagar (2017 batch). ED Seeks FIR to Launch Formal Investigation In a recent development, the ED formally requested the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of the Bihar government to register an FIR against both officers. This step paves the way for the central agency to file its Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Alleged Financial Irregularities According to sources in the vigilance department, the ED’s letter, received on 26 November, spans 5-6 pages detailing su...

In a daring daylight robbery in Siwan, Bihar, six armed men stormed a jewelry shop, making off with jewelry worth several lakhs, police said. The incident occurred in Tari Bazaar, Raghunathpur police station area, targeting Krishna Jewellers. According to police, the gang split roles during the heist: three of the men fired shots to create panic, while the other three looted the jewelry and packed it into a bag before fleeing the scene. Local authorities were immediately alerted, and police arrived at the site to begin investigation. A video of the robbery has surfaced showing the six men arriving on two motorcycles. On one bike, three assailants can be seen firing shots, while two others are on the second bike, with one standing initially before joining the bike later. Siwan Police ...

The controversy over the eviction of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Rabri Devi from her official bungalow has escalated into a full-blown political confrontation. While the BJP seeks to portray the RJD as flouting the law, the RJD claims the move is a vindictive and insensitive action influenced by the Sangh and the NDA government. RJD: “Vindictive Politics at Play” RJD state spokesperson Asit Nath Tiwari accused the state government of deliberate political malice. “The eviction issue is being used to settle scores,” he said. “Such actions undermine the spirit of democracy and reflect a dangerous precedent. The order to vacate the bungalow appears unnecessary and driven solely by vengeance.” Pressure from BJP and Sangh? RJD national spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed alleged that Chie...

In a shocking turn of events in Bihar’s Siwan district, a woman was allegedly murdered by the very lover she was willing to elope with, leaving her husband and children behind. Police have arrested the woman’s lover along with an accomplice in connection with the case. Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Shahnaz Khatoon. Her body was discovered under suspicious circumstances on 21 November in Basawanbadi village, under the jurisdiction of Badharia Police Station. Following a written complaint from her family, a first information report (FIR) was filed on 23 November. Lover Commits Murder Over Jewelry and Cash Investigation revealed that Shahnaz had an extramarital relationship with Saif Ali, who was allegedly being pressured by her to marry her. She was report...

In a swift anti-corruption action in Bihar’s Nalanda district, a local government employee was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹4,500 while allegedly harassing a farmer over land mutation procedures. Employee Arrested by Vigilance Team The vigilance department arrested Sanjay Kumar, a Halka employee posted at the Karaiparsurai Sub-Division Office, on Thursday. Sanjay Kumar had demanded a total bribe of ₹5,000 from complainant Ramesh Kumar of Salem Pur village to process the mutation (land transfer) for 1.5 kathas of his land. The first installment of ₹500 had already been paid on Wednesday. Following this, Ramesh Kumar lodged a written complaint at the Patna Vigilance Office, prompting a planned sting operation. Caught Red-Handed Near Diwan Village Acting on the compl...

In a significant move to strengthen Bihar’s administrative framework, the state government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Chief Minister Fellowship initiative. The agreement aims to enhance transparency, promote innovative approaches in governance, and build administrative capacity across the state. Key Highlights of the MoU The MoU, finalized in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit, allows for the deployment of highly qualified and experienced subject-matter experts at various administrative levels across Bihar for a period of two years. Selected fellows will assist government departments in policy formulation and implementation. Each fellow will receive a fixed monthly ho...