Patna: In a move to strengthen the government’s “zero tolerance policy” on corruption, the Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau held its second Vigilance Award Ceremony cum Workshop on Tuesday. Director General Jitendra Singh Gangwar felicitated officials, public prosecutors, and citizens who have been instrumental in getting corrupt public servants convicted.
Gangwar highlighted the Bureau’s success, stating that a record 16 corrupt public servants have been convicted by the court in the first seven months of 2025. This figure surpasses the total convictions of 12 in the entire previous year, with five months still remaining in the current year. The Director General attributed this success to the coordinated efforts of vigilance officers, prosecutors, and complainants.
He also noted a significant increase in red-handed arrests, with 45 public servants caught taking bribes in the first six months of 2025, compared to just 12 arrests in 2024.
Two citizens, Aftab Alam from Kaimur and Parmanand Kumar from Nalanda, were specially honored for their courage in filing complaints that led to successful vigilance actions. Gangwar praised their passion and hard work, presenting them with a plant pot and a citation.
To further improve prosecution success, the Bureau will now give travel and daily allowances to retiring officers who provide testimony in court. The Bureau is also conducting a review of cases where accused individuals were acquitted to understand shortcomings and strengthen future legal strategies.
Inspector General of Police Garima Mallik underscored the crucial role of citizens, stating that the complainant is the most important part of the process, and their bravery is key to successful convictions.
