In a significant crackdown on corruption, officials from the Bihar State Vigilance Bureau apprehended a government officer red-handed while he was accepting a bribe. The incident, which underscores the ongoing efforts to cleanse the administration, took place in Patna on Friday.
The Trap Laid by Vigilance Sleuths
According to sources within the Bihar Vigilance Bureau, the operation was set into motion after a formal complaint was lodged by a contractor. The complainant alleged that Shishir Roy, serving as the Divisional Accounts Officer for the Khagaria unit of the Loktantrik Engineering Organisation (LEO), was demanding a sum of Rs 18,000 to clear his pending bills and necessary papers.
Acting swiftly on this tip-off, a team of vigilance officials devised a plan to catch the accused in the act. They laid a trap and monitored the transaction closely. As alleged, the officer was nabbed at the very moment he accepted the illicit cash from the contractor.
Officer Remanded to Judicial Custody
Following his arrest, Shishir Roy was promptly produced before a court. The court has sent him to judicial custody, marking a strict legal proceeding against the accused. This action sends a strong message about the state's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and malpractice within its departments.
The Loktantrik Engineering Organisation (LEO) is a key local engineering body involved in various public works, making the integrity of its officials paramount for project execution and public trust.
A Continued Fight Against Graft
This case is part of a broader campaign by the Bihar Vigilance Bureau to tackle corruption at various levels of the state machinery. The successful operation highlights the effectiveness of citizen complaints and proactive vigilance in upholding accountability.
Such incidents of bribery not only hinder development work but also erode public faith in government systems. The swift action in this bribe case in Patna is likely to deter other officials from engaging in similar illegal activities.
