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Bihar Education Dept Official Accused of Rs 12.5 Lakh Bribe, Probe Reveals Financial Irregularities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 07:45 AM
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An inquiry into bribery allegations against Ajit Kumar Harijan, a District Program Officer in Bihar's Saran district, has uncovered significant financial irregularities. The investigation began following accusations that Harijan accepted a bribe of Rs 12.50 lakh.
A probe into allegations of bribery against a senior official in Bihar's education department has revealed substantial financial discrepancies. Ajit Kumar Harijan, a District Program Officer (DPO) in Saran, is under investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe amounting to Rs 12.50 lakh.
The investigation, initiated following the bribery claims, has reportedly uncovered significant financial irregularities beyond the initial accusation. Details emerging from the report suggest a larger financial scam potentially involving the officer's accounts.
The initial report highlighted the officer's salary of Rs 27 lakh, contrasting it with the alleged bribe amount and the subsequent discovery of considerable financial dealings.
The investigation, initiated following the bribery claims, has reportedly uncovered significant financial irregularities beyond the initial accusation. Details emerging from the report suggest a larger financial scam potentially involving the officer's accounts.
The initial report highlighted the officer's salary of Rs 27 lakh, contrasting it with the alleged bribe amount and the subsequent discovery of considerable financial dealings.