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Bihar Revenue Employee Arrested for Taking Bribe
In Bihar, a man named Ramkrit Mahto who works in the revenue department was caught taking a bribe.
He was asking for Rs 10,000 to change some land records.
The Special Vigilance Unit set a trap and caught him right when he was taking the money.
The government is serious about stopping corruption, and this is not the first time they have caught someone doing this.
Earlier, another police officer was also caught taking a bribe.
The government is making sure that people who take bribes are punished according to the law.
Ramkrit Mahto, a revenue employee in Bihar, was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
The bribe was for carrying out the mutation of land records in Puranhiya block, Sheohar district.
The Special Vigilance Unit set up a trap and caught him red-handed on January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
The Bihar government has a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and is taking strict action.
Earlier, a sub-inspector in Nawada district was also arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.
- Who
- Ramkrit Mahto, a revenue employee in Bihar
- What
- Arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000
- Where
- Puranhiya block, Sheohar district, Bihar
- When
- January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
- Why
- For carrying out the mutation of land records
Key facts
- Arrested Official
- Ramkrit Mahto
- Position
- Revenue employee
- Location
- Puranhiya block, Sheohar district, Bihar
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 10,000
- Date of Arrest
- January 5, 2026
- Time of Arrest
- 6:30 p.m.
- Action Taken
- Arrested and taken into custody
Quotes
Vigilance officials
Officials from the Special Vigilance Unit of Bihar
“all aspects of the case are being examined, and action will be taken strictly in accordance with the law.”
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