In a significant anti-corruption move, the Special Vigilance Unit apprehended the District Agriculture Officer of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, along with his driver, red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 50,000. This operation has caused a stir in the district’s administrative setup.
Following a written complaint lodged with the Vigilance Department, action was initiated against Himanshu Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, and In-Charge District Agriculture Officer of Muzaffarpur, who was allegedly seeking the bribe to avoid revoking a fertiliser shop’s license during an inspection. The complaint specified that the officer’s driver, Rambabu Rai, was to collect the bribe amount.
Upon receiving the complaint, a confidential verification was carried out by the vigilance unit, substantiating the accusations. Subsequently, a special raiding team, led by Vigilance Deputy Superintendent of Police Bindeshwar Prasad and DSP Sudhir Kumar, was formed. The team set up a trap and conducted a raid at the designated location, apprehending both the officer and his driver red-handed during the Rs 50,000 bribe exchange.
