Bihar: 10 police suspended in Saharsa after DIG's surprise raid exposes touting racket
Synopsis
A surprise inspection by Kosi Range DIG Kumar Ashish at Salkhua Police Station in Saharsa has blown open an alleged touting racket: an outsider was intercepted with original police case files in his bag, reportedly operating from inside the station itself. Ten officers, including the SHO, are now suspended — and an SIT is hunting for more suspects.
Key Takeaways
10 police personnel , including SHO Mukesh Kumar Singh of Salkhua Police Station , were suspended on 2 July 2026 following a surprise inspection.
Kosi Range DIG Kumar Ashish led the inspection on DGP directions after a viral video showed an unauthorised individual inside the SHO’s office.
Alleged tout Satish Kumar was arrested with a laptop and original case files from multiple police stations in his possession.
Kumar has been charged under five sections of the BNS and remanded to judicial custody ; case registered as No.
An SIT headed by SDPO Mukesh Thakur has been formed to probe the full extent of the racket.
All ten suspended officials have been transferred to the police lines pending departmental proceedings.
Bihar Police have suspended 10 personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Salkhua Police Station in Saharsa district, following a surprise inspection on 2 July 2026 that uncovered an alleged touting racket operating from within the police station premises. The action was ordered by Kosi Range DIG Kumar Ashish on directions from the Director General of Police (DGP), after a viral video purportedly showed an unauthorised individual sitting inside the SHO's office and influencing police investigations.
How the Racket Was Exposed
During the surprise inspection, police intercepted a man riding a blue Pulsar motorcycle near Gauspur Temple. He was identified as Satish Kumar, a resident of Bahuarwa village under the Salkhua police station jurisdiction. A search of his bag allegedly yielded a laptop, keyboard, mouse, and several original case files and case diaries belonging to multiple police stations — documents that had no business being outside official custody.
According to preliminary findings, Satish Kumar had allegedly been operating from within the police station premises for a considerable period, extorting money from members of the public and preparing case diaries on his personal laptop for unauthorised purposes.
Arrest and Charges
Satish Kumar has been arrested and booked under Sections 316(3), 318(4), 338, 336(3), and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He has been remanded to judicial custody. The case has been registered as Salkhua Police Station Case No. 107/26.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Simri Bakhtiyarpur SDPO Mukesh Thakur has been constituted to probe the full extent of the alleged racket.
The Ten Suspended Officials
The suspended personnel — whose case files were allegedly recovered from the accused — are: SHO Mukesh Kumar Singh, Sub-Inspector Subalal Paswan, Sub-Inspector Pankaj Kumar, Sub-Inspector Juhi Kumari, Sub-Inspector Shishupal Ravidas, Sub-Inspector Amod Kumar, Sub-Inspector Chandrajit Prabhakar, Sub-Inspector Pinky Kumari, Sub-Inspector Jyotish Kumar, and Assistant Sub-Inspector Manisha Kumari. All ten have been transferred to the police lines pending departmental proceedings.
What the DIG Said
DIG Kumar Ashish stated that such activities had “seriously damaged the credibility and image of the police department.” He added: “Others involved in the matter are also being identified, and no guilty person will be spared. If the public has information regarding touting or any other illegal activity at any police station or police office, they should inform the police immediately. The identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential.”
This is a significant disciplinary action in Bihar’s police administration, where touting — the practice of unauthorised intermediaries influencing police processes for money — has long been flagged as a systemic concern. The investigation is ongoing, and further action is expected based on the SIT’s findings.
Point of View
Often with the complicity of officers who allow outsiders to handle sensitive case files. The recovery of original case diaries from a civilian’s bag is the most damning detail: it suggests systemic access, not a one-off breach. Bihar Police’s swift suspension of ten personnel, including the SHO, signals intent — but the SIT’s findings will be the real test of whether accountability reaches beyond the most visible names. The DGP’s direct intervention also raises a question mainstream coverage will likely skip: why did it take a viral video to trigger action at a station where this allegedly ran for a ‘considerable period’?
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were 10 Bihar police personnel suspended in Saharsa?
Ten police personnel, including the SHO of Salkhua Police Station, were suspended after a surprise inspection on 2 July 2026 found original case files and case diaries in the possession of an alleged tout, Satish Kumar, who reportedly operated from within the station premises. The action followed a viral video showing an unauthorised individual inside the SHO’s office.
Who conducted the surprise inspection at Salkhua Police Station?
Kosi Range DIG Kumar Ashish conducted the surprise inspection on 2 July 2026, acting on directions from the Director General of Police (DGP) after the viral video surfaced.
What was recovered from the alleged tout Satish Kumar?
A search of Satish Kumar’s bag allegedly yielded a laptop, keyboard, mouse, and several original case files and case diaries belonging to different police stations — documents that should not have been in civilian possession.
What charges has Satish Kumar been booked under?
Satish Kumar has been booked under Sections 316(3), 318(4), 338, 336(3), and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and remanded to judicial custody. The case is registered as Salkhua Police Station Case No. 107/26.
What is the status of the investigation into the touting racket?
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Simri Bakhtiyarpur SDPO Mukesh Thakur has been constituted to investigate the full extent of the alleged racket. DIG Kumar Ashish has stated that further arrests are possible and the investigation is ongoing.
