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Bihar: DPO arrested for taking Rs 50,000 bribe in Kishanganj

IANS | February 20, 2026 04:50 PM

PATNA: The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of Bihar has carried out another major action against corruption in the state.

On Friday, SVU officials arrested Anita Kumari, District Program Officer (DPO–ICDS) posted in Thakurganj block of Kishanganj, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50, 000.

According to officials, the accused officer had allegedly demanded a large sum of money by threatening disciplinary action.

The complainant, Nagendra Kumar, son of Rajdev Sah and a resident of Jagdishpur Tiyari under Noorsarai police station area in Nalanda, lodged a written complaint at the SVU office in Patna.

Based on the complaint, the vigilance team verified the allegations and laid a trap.

During the operation, Anita Kumari was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50, 000 as bribe money.

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