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Crime
Bihar EOUs Arrest Former Motor Vehicle Inspector Sunil Kumar Singh in Gopalganj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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The Economic Offences Unit in Bihar’s Gopalganj district has detained former Motor Vehicle Inspector Sunil Kumar Singh as part of a high‑profile probe into vehicle seizure, verification, valuation and auction irregularities.
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar has taken former Motor Vehicle Inspector Sunil Kumar Singh into custody in Gopalganj district. The arrest follows a sweeping investigation into alleged misconduct surrounding the seizure, verification, appraisal and auction of vehicles.
The case has drawn public attention after reports surfaced that several seized vehicles were allegedly mis‑valued and auctioned without proper oversight. Authorities say the irregularities could involve substantial financial loss to the state treasury.
EOU officials confirmed that Singh was arrested on suspicion of colluding with intermediaries to manipulate the auction process. He has been sent to judicial custody, and further inquiries are underway to identify any additional participants.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the department has pledged to pursue all leads to ensure accountability in the motor vehicle department’s operations.
The case has drawn public attention after reports surfaced that several seized vehicles were allegedly mis‑valued and auctioned without proper oversight. Authorities say the irregularities could involve substantial financial loss to the state treasury.
EOU officials confirmed that Singh was arrested on suspicion of colluding with intermediaries to manipulate the auction process. He has been sent to judicial custody, and further inquiries are underway to identify any additional participants.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the department has pledged to pursue all leads to ensure accountability in the motor vehicle department’s operations.