Why Did Vigilance Authorities Raid Bihar DSP Abhay Kumar Yadav?

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Key Takeaways
- The Bihar SVU conducted raids on DSP Abhay Kumar Yadav.
- Raids targeted properties connected to allegations of disproportionate assets.
- Government emphasizes zero-tolerance for corruption.
- Seized documents will be examined for further actions.
- Accountability within enforcement agencies is a priority.
Patna, July 10 (NationPress) The Bihar Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) executed coordinated raids at two sites associated with DSP Abhay Kumar Yadav of the Liquor Prohibition Department regarding a case involving disproportionate assets, officials reported.
Under the guidance of ADG (Law and Order) Pankaj Darad and DIG Vikash Kumar, the operations took place at a rented residence in Afar Tola, Phulwari Sharif, Patna, and at Yadav’s ancestral property situated within the jurisdiction of Khagaria Town Police Station.
The search was sanctioned by a warrant from the Patna Special Vigilance Court, responding to claims that Yadav had accumulated assets beyond his legitimate income during his service in the prohibition department, which is critical for enforcing Bihar's liquor ban.
Sources indicated that complaints emerged alleging that Yadav had gathered wealth through unlawful methods while implementing the prohibition laws. This prompted a preliminary investigation by the Special Vigilance Unit, which led to obtaining court permissions for the searches.
According to officials from the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, numerous documents, such as property deeds and transaction records, have been seized and will undergo examination to evaluate the extent of DSP Yadav's disproportionate assets.
Further legal actions will be determined based on the analysis of the confiscated documents, the officials mentioned.
The government led by Nitish Kumar has consistently emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, particularly in departments responsible for enforcing vital laws like the Liquor Prohibition Act. Senior officials, including police personnel and lawmakers, are mandated to declare their assets annually.
The SVU has intensified its initiatives to combat corruption within the bureaucracy and police.
“This operation underscores the government's commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in sensitive enforcement sectors like prohibition,” a senior vigilance official commented.