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Crime
Jharkhand Govt Employee Suspended for Accepting Bribe to Amend Voter SIR Errors
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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A Jharkhand government officer has been suspended after allegations of taking money to correct mistakes in voters' SIR documents, officials said.
The Jharkhand administration has taken disciplinary action against a government employee accused of accepting a bribe to rectify errors in voters' SIR (Serial Identification Register) records. The official, whose name has not been disclosed, was suspended pending a formal inquiry, the department said.
According to the statement released by the state’s personnel department, the alleged misconduct involved receiving cash from individuals seeking to have their voter registration details corrected. The act is being investigated under the state’s anti-corruption and service rules.
The suspension underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption in electoral processes, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. Authorities have urged the public to report any similar instances to ensure the integrity of the voter database.
Further action, including possible legal proceedings, will depend on the findings of the inquiry. The department reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability within the civil service.
According to the statement released by the state’s personnel department, the alleged misconduct involved receiving cash from individuals seeking to have their voter registration details corrected. The act is being investigated under the state’s anti-corruption and service rules.
The suspension underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption in electoral processes, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. Authorities have urged the public to report any similar instances to ensure the integrity of the voter database.
Further action, including possible legal proceedings, will depend on the findings of the inquiry. The department reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability within the civil service.