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Crime
Two land surveyors arrested for demanding Rs 7,000 bribe in Gaya, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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The vigilance department in Gaya apprehended two land surveyors who asked for a Rs 7,000 bribe in exchange for a measurement report, following a complaint by Rohit Kumar.
Gaya’s vigilance department has taken into custody two land surveyors, known locally as ameen, for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 7,000 to issue a land‑measurement report. The arrest came after a formal complaint was lodged by a resident named Rohit Kumar, who reported the extortion attempt.
According to officials, the department set up a covert operation near the A.P.R. Mall in Gaya, where the suspects were expected to receive the payment. Under the trap, the two ameen were caught in the act and detained without further incident.
The vigilance team confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the accused will face legal proceedings under anti‑corruption statutes. No other individuals or entities have been implicated at this stage.
According to officials, the department set up a covert operation near the A.P.R. Mall in Gaya, where the suspects were expected to receive the payment. Under the trap, the two ameen were caught in the act and detained without further incident.
The vigilance team confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the accused will face legal proceedings under anti‑corruption statutes. No other individuals or entities have been implicated at this stage.