In a recent anti-corruption operation in Nalanda, Bihar, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau apprehended a Health Department official for bribery. The arrest of Manjit Kumar, a Block Community Mobilizer, occurred after he was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 at the Primary Health Centre in Nagarnausa.
The accused had demanded Rs 25,000 from a resident for correcting an ASHA worker’s birth certificate, which was later negotiated down to Rs 10,000. Following a complaint, vigilance officials confirmed the allegations and conducted a successful trap operation leading to the arrest of the accused on the spot.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Shriram Chaudhary verified the complaint, leading to the formation of a raid team that executed the operation. The accused is now in custody for interrogation, signaling a heightened anti-corruption stance in Bihar’s health administration amidst a series of recent arrests.
The Vigilance Investigation Bureau’s consecutive actions in Nalanda highlight an ongoing crackdown on corruption at the block level. The recent arrest of a Block Panchayati Raj Officer for bribery related to a development scheme underscores the intensified scrutiny on local administration offices, emphasizing the authorities’ commitment to combat bribery and enhance government accountability in Bihar.
