Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Bihar Police Arrest Four in Rs 1.8 Lakh Extortion Case
Police in Gopalganj, Bihar, arrested four people over an alleged bribery and extortion case.
The group included a police station head, two other workers, and a middleman.
Police said some people were taken to the station after a raid in which ganja was found.
The detained people were reportedly innocent cattle buyers who were held for about 36 hours.
Investigators said they were threatened with false criminal cases.
Money was allegedly demanded before they were released.
The total amount collected was Rs 1.8 lakh.
The SP said people should confidentially report similar demands for money.
Gopalganj SP Vinay Om Tiwari ordered the arrest of four people in an alleged extortion case.
The accused include Jadopur SHO Anil Ram, driver Rakesh Kumar, chowkidar Mahanth Kumar Yadav, and middleman Raju Yadav.
Police said innocent people were detained for about 36 hours after a drug raid and threatened with false cases.
Investigators alleged that Rs 50,000, Rs 75,000, and Rs 55,000 were collected through intermediaries.
Police said the accused admitted involvement and would face action under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Who
- Gopalganj SP Vinay Om Tiwari ordered action against SHO Anil Ram, driver Rakesh Kumar, chowkidar Mahanth Kumar Yadav, and middleman Raju Yadav.
- What
- Four people were arrested over alleged extortion, illegal detention, and corruption linked to a drug-related case.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred between 8 and 9 July; authorities received information during a Janta Darbar on 14 July.
- Where
- Jadopur police station in Gopalganj, Bihar.
- Why
- Police alleged that innocent people were detained and threatened with false cases to force them to pay money for release.
- Alleged extortion total
- Rs 1.80 lakh
- Amounts allegedly collected
- Rs 50,000, Rs 75,000, and Rs 55,000
- Reported detention period
- Approximately 36 hours
- Police station involved
- Jadopur police station
- Investigation team
- A team formed under the DSP and a special investigation team led by the SP
- Legal action
- Action under the Prevention of Corruption Act
- Release terms
- The individuals were reportedly released on PR bonds after payment