In a shocking incident, welfare officer Nazir caught over ₹1800 in a bribery case has embarrassed the Bihar administration. The incident took place in Begusarai district, where vigilance officials arrested the district welfare office Nazir red-handed while taking the money. Welfare officer Nazir caught over ₹1800 after a complaint exposed his illegal demand.
According to officials, a local contractor approached the Vigilance Department. He said the Nazir demanded ₹1,800 to clear a pending bill. After verifying the complaint, the vigilance team planned a trap.
On the day of the operation, the contractor handed over the marked currency notes. The vigilance team immediately entered the office and caught the Nazir while accepting the cash. Officers recovered the money on the spot.
After the arrest, the vigilance team questioned the accused for several hours. Later, they took him into custody and sent him for legal proceedings. He will now face trial under anti-corruption laws.
The case has shocked many people because the bribe amount was very small. Officials said the incident proves that corruption, even for minor sums, will not be ignored. The administration has promised strict action in similar cases.
