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Crime
Bihar Education Dept Official Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe for Arrears Payment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 03:45 AM
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An official in the Bihar Education Department was apprehended while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The bribe was allegedly demanded in exchange for processing an arrears payment.
A significant development in the fight against corruption within the Bihar Education Department has occurred with the arrest of an Under Secretary. The official was reportedly caught in the act of accepting a bribe amounting to twenty thousand rupees.
Sources indicate that the bribe was solicited from an individual seeking the clearance of an arrears payment. The swift action followed a complaint, leading to the apprehension of the accused official during the transaction itself.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding corrupt practices within government departments, particularly when it involves financial entitlements like arrears. The capture with evidence underscores the importance of vigilance and prompt action against such malpractice.
Sources indicate that the bribe was solicited from an individual seeking the clearance of an arrears payment. The swift action followed a complaint, leading to the apprehension of the accused official during the transaction itself.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding corrupt practices within government departments, particularly when it involves financial entitlements like arrears. The capture with evidence underscores the importance of vigilance and prompt action against such malpractice.