Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) Despite repeated actions against corruption in Bihar, incidents of bribery involving government officials continue to surface almost daily. In a major action, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau has arrested a revenue officer posted in the Barauli Circle of Gopalganj district while accepting a bribe. The incident has caused a stir in administrative circles. The accused has been identified as Vijay Singh, a Revenue Officer posted at the Barauli Circle office.He was caught red-…
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Patna, Jan 10 (IANS) A 25-year-old youth, who had been missing since January 9, was found murdered under suspicious circumstances in a wheat field in Mohanpur village under the Katiya police station area of Gopalganj district in Bihar on Saturday.The victim has been identified as Anil Kushwaha — a resident of Mohanpur village.His body was found lying in a wheat field located some distance from the village. After villagers spotted the body, a large crowd gathered at the spot.Family members alleg…
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) After the recent theft at the Thave temple in Gopalganj district, thieves have once again targeted a place of worship in Bihar. This time, burglars struck an ancient Ram-Janaki-Shiv temple located near the Mashrak police station in Saran district.According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday night, when thieves broke the lock of the temple gate and stole Ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) idols of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana.The criminals also took away …
Patna, Dec 26 (IANS) Police in Bihar’s Gopalganj district have foiled a major criminal plot with the arrest of a notorious liquor smuggler and the recovery of illegal firearms, officials said on Friday.The swift action by the police has drawn attention across the region.According to police sources, on the night of December 25, Hathua Station House Officer (SHO) Shoaib Alam received specific intelligence that notorious liquor mafia Vikas Kumar, son of Shivnath Sah and a resident of Attwa Durg vil…