Bihar’s Bettiah: Assistant Engineer Arrested for Rs 5 Lakh Bribe
Synopsis
Roshan Kumar, an Assistant Engineer in Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. This incident highlights ongoing corruption issues in the state's education sector. The Special Vigilance Unit is investigating potential involvement of other officials in this bribery case.
Key Takeaways
Roshan Kumar arrested for bribe of Rs 5 lakh .
Operation led by Deputy Superintendents of Police.
SVU continues to investigate potential involvement of other officials.
Similar recent incidents highlight ongoing corruption issues.
Legal proceedings are underway under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Patna, March 2 (NationPress) The Bihar Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) apprehended Roshan Kumar, an Assistant Engineer affiliated with the District Education Project in Bettiah, on charges of allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh.
Officials reported that the engineer purportedly requested the bribe from a contractor to approve financial disbursements for school repair and renovation projects, which included the installation of submersible pumps in multiple government schools.
The arrest was initiated after a contractor lodged a formal complaint, prompting the SVU to conduct a thorough verification of the claims.
Upon validation, a specialized raiding team was assembled, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Bindeshwar Prasad and Deputy Superintendent of Police Sudhir Kumar.
The team executed a sting operation in Bettiah on Monday evening, apprehending the engineer in the act of accepting the bribe.
Authorities confiscated Rs 5 lakh in cash along with a smartwatch, believed to be part of the bribe, during his arrest.
Following the arrest, the suspect is undergoing interrogation to determine if other officials within the department are implicated in the alleged bribery scheme.
A case has been filed against him under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and subsequent legal actions are in progress.
The SVU has announced that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Previously, on February 19 of this year, the SVU took significant measures against corruption by arresting Junior Engineer Aman Kumar, who was stationed in Sahibganj under Muzaffarpur district, while he was reportedly accepting a bribe of Rs 9,000.
Official sources indicate that the complainant, Rajkumar Tiwari, submitted a written grievance to the SVU in Patna, alleging that the Junior Engineer was soliciting a bribe of Rs 25,000 in exchange for facilitating and expediting paving block installation work in Sahibganj.
Point of View
It is crucial to address these issues head-on, promoting transparency and accountability among public officials. The ongoing investigation by the SVU reflects the importance of vigilance in safeguarding public resources.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the charges against Roshan Kumar?
Roshan Kumar was charged with accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh in exchange for approving school repair and renovation bills.
Who led the operation that arrested the engineer?
The operation was led by Deputy Superintendents of Police Bindeshwar Prasad and Sudhir Kumar.
What actions are being taken following the arrest?
The SVU is interrogating the accused to determine if other officials are involved and has filed a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
How does this incident relate to previous corruption cases in Bihar?
This incident follows a recent case where Junior Engineer Aman Kumar was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 9,000.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and the SVU is actively looking into the possibility of a larger bribery network.
