Muzaffarpur: Muzaffarpur has emerged as the most corruption-affected district in Bihar, according to a report released by the state’s Vigilance Department. The report, submitted to the Personnel Department, reveals that since 2006, anti-corruption action has been initiated against 213 officials and government employees in the district—more than any other district in the state.
The findings are part of a broader crackdown on corruption across Bihar, which the state government claims is being tackled under a ‘zero tolerance’ policy. The Vigilance Department’s report notes that Kishanganj ranks second with 72 officials facing action, followed by Patna with 24 and Vaishali with 19. Other affected districts include Nalanda (15), Samastipur (14), and West Champaran (10).
The report highlights that corruption has spread across a wide spectrum of departments including Panchayati Raj, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Education, Electricity, Revenue, Forest, Cooperatives, Banking, and Building Construction.
In Muzaffarpur alone, a significant number of panchayat secretaries and high-ranking officials have been investigated. These include Bhanu Ram, Joint Director of Agriculture; JP Ojha and Ramanand Prasad, District Agriculture Officers; veterinary doctors, engineers, cooperative officers, education administrators, and even former senior police officials.
In an official letter issued by Joint Secretary Anju Singh, the Vigilance Department has recommended that those facing charges should be denied promotions and financial benefits. It has also urged for expedited investigations in pending cases and strict punitive action.
The state’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau and Anti-Corruption Unit have intensified their efforts in recent years, conducting raids and arrests targeting allegedly corrupt officials. The government maintains that these actions reflect its commitment to accountability and transparency within the bureaucracy.
