Bribe for Mutation: Samastipur Revenue Official Caught in Viral Video
A revenue employee in Samastipur, Bihar, is under investigation after a video allegedly showing him demanding a bribe for land mutation went viral.
A shocking video has set social media ablaze, allegedly capturing a revenue department employee in Samastipur, Bihar, demanding a bribe to process a land mutation request. The incident has sparked outrage and prompted immediate administrative action after the footage began circulating widely online.
The Allegation: Money for 'Dakhil-Kharij'
The controversy centers around a woman named Hira Devi, a resident of Ward Number 13, Chakhbbi, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vibhutipur police station. According to reports, Hira Devi had visited the local circle office to complete the process of land mutation, commonly known as Dakhil-Kharij.
However, her visit took a turn for the worse when she encountered Sudhir Kumar Mahto, an employee of the revenue department. Hira Devi has accused Mahto of illegally demanding a sum of money in exchange for processing her official request, turning a standard administrative procedure into a transaction for personal gain.
The Viral Evidence
The situation escalated when a video recording of the interaction surfaced on social media. The footage reportedly shows a conversation taking place outside the office premises, where the discussion revolves around the payment of the requested bribe. While the video has gained significant traction, journalist Pankaj Baba noted that the authenticity of the recording has not been independently verified.
Administration Steps In
The viral nature of the clip quickly reached the higher authorities. Rosera Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Pooja Kumari has taken a stern view of the allegations and has officially ordered an investigation into the matter.
Addressing the situation, SDO Pooja Kumari stated that a probe is currently underway to verify the claims made in the video and to determine the truth behind the recording. She emphasized that the administrative course of action and the final facts will be disclosed only after the inquiry has reached its conclusion.
The administration is now tasked with determining whether the employee used his position to extort money from a citizen, as the district awaits the results of the SDO's investigation.