Patna, July 9 (IANS) The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police on Thursday carried out simultaneous raids at five locations linked to Ankesh Kumar Gond, an Excise Inspector posted in Siwan, in connection with a disproportionate assets (DA) case.The searches are part of the EOU’s continuing anti-corruption drive against public servants accused of possessing assets beyond their known sources of income.According to the EOU, a preliminary verification of information received from reliable sou…
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Patna, July 6 (IANS) The Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) has intensified its anti-corruption campaign, registering a record number of cases during the first six months of 2026.Sharing enforcement data at a press conference in Patna, Jitendra Singh Gangwar, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, said the department had registered 152 corruption cases between January 1 and June 30, 2026, the highest number recorded for the corresponding period in recent…
Patna, July 3 (IANS) In a major disciplinary action, the Bihar Police have suspended 10 police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Salkhua Police Station in Saharsa district, following allegations of touting and interference in police investigations. The action came after a surprise inspection conducted by Kosi Range DIG Kumar Ashish, during which an alleged tout was arrested, and original police case files were recovered from his possession.According to DIG Kumar Ashish, the…
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) seized large sums of Indian currency along the India-Nepal border in Siliguri, West Bengal, officials said on Wednesday. The money was seized on Tuesday in two interceptions and was being taken to Nepal without any proper documentation.Two persons — an Indian and a Nepali citizen — have been detained and handed over to the Customs department for further legal proceedings.Large sums of money being taken to Nepal have to be disclosed at the bo…
Patna, July 1 (IANS) An Excise Department team came under attack late on Tuesday night in Patna district while returning from a raid against illegal liquor trade.The incident occurred near Akhtiyarpur Bridge under the Paliganj police station area after the team had arrested five people during the operation.No injuries were reported in the incident and the Bihar Police has launched an investigation into the incident.The Excise Department team was returning to the Excise police station in a Scorpi…
Patna, June 27 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the encounter death of Bharat Tiwari in Bhojpur, the East Champaran police have suspended a Constable posted at the Motihari Police Lines after he allegedly made public statements regarding the case which went viral.Constable Ashish Kumar Tiwari was suspended following a departmental enquiry conducted by the police administration.Ashish Kumar Tiwari made statements on social media and to media organizations in which he described himself as B…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has lashed out at the policemen involved in the encounter of activist Bharat Tiwari. On Wednesday, Ashoke Pandit shared a video in which he criticised the action of the Bihar police. He said, “Bharat Tiwari should have been protected, not mourned. A mother’s tears are not just grief; they are a painful reminder of a system that failed her son. No nation should remain silent when a citizen who dedicated his life to serving people is lost under such…
Patna, June 22 (IANS) Bhojpuri actor and singer Khesari Lal Yadav visited Bilauti village in Bhojpur district to meet the family of Bharat Tiwari, whose death during a police encounter has sparked political and social controversy across Bihar. During his visit, Khesari Lal Yadav offered condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of his support in their pursuit of justice. He also provided financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to the family.While interacting with family members, Khesari said…
Patna, June 22 (IANS) Bihar police cracked down on a racket of impersonators during the NEET-UG examination 2026 after cases of cheating and alleged manipulation of biometric verification procedures surfaced at multiple examination centres in different districts.A total of 30 people have been arrested during checks, including the ones who doubled up ‘imposters’ and appeared at exam centres, in place of genuine candidates, in brazen violation of laid down rules and guidelines. Police sources …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) To facilitate students appearing for the NEET UG re-examination on June 21, the Danapur Division of the Railways will operate six special examination trains across key routes in Bihar and Jharkhand. The initiative aims to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for candidates reaching their examination centres.According to railway officials, special services have been introduced in anticipation of an expected increase in passenger traffic on the examination day.As per…