Patna university official caught taking ₹2.5 lakh bribe, FIR filed
Synopsis
A university official in Patna was caught red-handed accepting a ₹2.5 lakh bribe to release withheld examination results — and the complainant alleges the demand came with the Vice-Chancellor's backing. The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has registered an FIR and is now probing whether senior university authorities were involved.
Key Takeaways
Sanullah Khan , Assistant Registrar of Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University , was arrested on 28 April in Patna .
He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) .
The bribe was allegedly demanded to release withheld examination results after all fees and formalities had been completed.
Complainant Ramanand Mahto alleged the demand was made under instructions from the Vice-Chancellor .
An FIR has been registered; the VIB is expanding its probe to examine possible involvement of senior officials.
The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) on Tuesday, 28 April arrested Sanullah Khan, Assistant Registrar of Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University in Patna, while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh. Khan was caught red-handed during the transaction following a complaint filed with the vigilance authorities. An FIR has been registered against him, and legal proceedings are underway.
Background: What Led to the Complaint
The complainant, Ramanand Mahto, alleged that all required fees for the Knowledge Resource Centre had already been deposited and a Memorandum Order (MO) had been issued. Student admissions and examinations were subsequently conducted — with exams held for 40 students at one centre and 35 at another. Practical examinations were completed and documents submitted to the university, yet no official receipt was issued.
Mahto alleged that despite fulfilling all formalities, the results were withheld. He claimed that Sanullah Khan demanded ₹2.5 lakh to process further work, and indicated that the demand was being made under instructions from the Vice-Chancellor. Mahto further alleged he was directed by the Vice-Chancellor to meet the Assistant Registrar directly.
How the Trap Was Laid
During this period, the concerned Block Resource Centre (BRC) was reportedly locked, leaving Mahto with no administrative recourse. He subsequently approached the Vigilance Department with a formal complaint. DSP Shyam Babu Prasad of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau confirmed that a complaint had been received regarding the bribe demand after examination results were withheld. Following verification, a trap was laid and Khan was caught red-handed while accepting the ₹2.5 lakh.
Scope of the Investigation
Preliminary findings suggest the bribe demand may have been made at the behest of senior authorities, though officials have not yet confirmed further involvement. The VIB has launched a detailed investigation into the case and is expanding the probe to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption. Notably, this case surfaces amid broader scrutiny of administrative practices in state-affiliated universities in Bihar.
What Happens Next
An FIR has been registered against Khan, and authorities are continuing with legal formalities. The investigation is expected to examine whether the Vice-Chancellor or other senior officials directed the bribe demand, a claim that remains unverified at this stage. The outcome of the expanded probe could have significant implications for the university's administration.
Point of View
And this case fits a pattern where students and affiliated colleges are squeezed at multiple bureaucratic checkpoints. The real test of the VIB's probe will be whether it follows the chain of command upward, or stops at the most visible link.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Patna university bribe case?
Sanullah Khan, the Assistant Registrar of Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University in Patna, was arrested on 28 April by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh.
Why was the bribe allegedly demanded?
According to complainant Ramanand Mahto, the bribe was demanded to process work related to renewing a college's affiliation and to release examination results that had been withheld, despite all required fees and formalities having been completed.
Is the Vice-Chancellor of the university under investigation?
The complainant alleged that Sanullah Khan indicated the bribe demand was made under the Vice-Chancellor's instructions. Preliminary findings suggest senior involvement, but officials have not yet confirmed this. The VIB is expanding its probe to examine the claim.
What action has been taken so far?
An FIR has been registered against Sanullah Khan following his arrest. The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has launched a detailed investigation and is continuing with legal formalities while expanding the probe.
What is the Vigilance Investigation Bureau?
The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) is a state anti-corruption body in Bihar responsible for investigating bribery and corruption cases involving government and public institution employees. It operates by receiving complaints, verifying them, and laying traps to catch accused officials red-handed.
