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Crime
Four Motihari Police Constables Dismissed After Allegedly Misappropriating Rs 3 Lakh in Raid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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During a raid in Motihari, Bihar, officials recovered Rs 4.15 lakh, but four constables allegedly pocketed Rs 3 lakh and have been dismissed.
Police conducted a raid in Motihari, Bihar, and seized cash amounting to Rs 4.15 lakh. The operation was part of a routine check aimed at curbing illegal hoarding of money.
Subsequent inquiries revealed that four constables involved in the raid allegedly appropriated Rs 3 lakh from the seized cash. The internal investigation found sufficient evidence of misappropriation, prompting disciplinary action.
The police department dismissed all four constables from service, citing violation of conduct and breach of public trust. Authorities said the matter will be further examined to determine if any criminal charges are warranted.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining integrity within law‑enforcement agencies, prompting calls for stricter oversight mechanisms.
Subsequent inquiries revealed that four constables involved in the raid allegedly appropriated Rs 3 lakh from the seized cash. The internal investigation found sufficient evidence of misappropriation, prompting disciplinary action.
The police department dismissed all four constables from service, citing violation of conduct and breach of public trust. Authorities said the matter will be further examined to determine if any criminal charges are warranted.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining integrity within law‑enforcement agencies, prompting calls for stricter oversight mechanisms.