Aurangabad One Stop Center in-charge caught taking bribe
Patna Vigilance Department arrested Kanti Kumari in Aurangabad for accepting a 10,000 rupee bribe to settle a land dispute.
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Patna Vigilance Department apprehended the in-charge of the One Stop Center in Aurangabad on Monday. The official, identified as Kanti Kumari, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 at her office located within the Collectorate premises.
The Complaint that Triggered the Trap
The arrest followed a formal complaint lodged by Poonam Devi, a 'Jeevika Didi' hailing from Sikaria Manihari village in the Tandwa police station area. According to the allegations, Kanti Kumari had demanded a sum of ₹15,000 to facilitate the settlement of a land dispute involving a drainage system.
Following the report, the Vigilance Department initiated a verification process. Once the demand for the illegal gratification was confirmed, the authorities orchestrated a sting operation. Poonam Devi was instructed to deliver a portion of the demanded amount—₹10,000—to the official's office on Monday.
The Arrest and Investigation
The operation was executed with precision under the leadership of Vigilance Deputy Superintendent of Police Rishita Sneh. As soon as the bribe money changed hands, the waiting Vigilance team moved in to apprehend Kanti Kumari and recover the cash.
The key details of the operation include:
- Location of Arrest: One Stop Center office, Collectorate, Aurangabad.
- Amount Recovered: ₹10,000.
- Lead Officer: DSP Rishita Sneh.
After the arrest, the accused was taken to Patna. Following the completion of legal formalities, she is expected to be presented before a Special Vigilance Court on Tuesday.
Ongoing Probes into Corruption Network
The Vigilance Department has not closed its investigation. Authorities are currently looking into whether Kanti Kumari acted alone or if there were other individuals involved in soliciting the bribe. The swiftness of the department's action has sent shockwaves through the local administrative circles, raising serious questions regarding the conduct of government officials in the region.