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Bihar Housing Scheme Scam: Aide Sacked for Rs 500 Bribe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 09:32 AM
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A rural housing assistant in Bihar's Shankarpur block has been dismissed from service for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 500 bribe from beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus Yojana.
In a significant action against corruption in a government housing scheme, a rural housing assistant in Bihar's Madhepura district has been terminated. The official, identified as Tuntun Mandal, was serving in the Shankarpur block.
The dismissal comes after allegations surfaced that Mandal was demanding and accepting bribes from beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus Yojana. Specifically, he is accused of taking Rs 500 from individuals during the survey process for the scheme.
This action highlights the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption within welfare programs aimed at providing housing to the needy. The termination serves as a stern warning to other officials involved in the implementation of such schemes.
The dismissal comes after allegations surfaced that Mandal was demanding and accepting bribes from beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus Yojana. Specifically, he is accused of taking Rs 500 from individuals during the survey process for the scheme.
This action highlights the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption within welfare programs aimed at providing housing to the needy. The termination serves as a stern warning to other officials involved in the implementation of such schemes.