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Crime
ED Intensifies Probe into Bihar Tender Scam; IAS Dharmendra Kumar Questioned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate has stepped up its investigation into a tender scam in Bihar, with IAS officer Dharmendra Kumar appearing at the Patna ED office for questioning on Wednesday.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into a tender scam that has come to light in the state of Bihar. The agency has reportedly broadened its investigation to cover a range of irregularities in public procurement processes.
IAS officer Dharmendra Kumar was summoned to the Patna ED office on Wednesday for questioning. The officer, who has been overseeing administrative matters in the state, was asked to provide details related to the alleged tender irregularities.
The scam involves allegations of collusion between contractors and officials to manipulate bidding processes, leading to inflated costs and loss of public funds. The ED has seized documents and is interviewing key witnesses.
Authorities have indicated that the investigation will continue to uncover the full extent of the fraud, with potential legal action against those found culpable.
IAS officer Dharmendra Kumar was summoned to the Patna ED office on Wednesday for questioning. The officer, who has been overseeing administrative matters in the state, was asked to provide details related to the alleged tender irregularities.
The scam involves allegations of collusion between contractors and officials to manipulate bidding processes, leading to inflated costs and loss of public funds. The ED has seized documents and is interviewing key witnesses.
Authorities have indicated that the investigation will continue to uncover the full extent of the fraud, with potential legal action against those found culpable.