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Crime
Special Vigilance Unit raids residence of Path Construction Dept. engineer Vijay Kumar in Saharsa
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Bihar Special Vigilance Unit conducted a surprise raid on the home and office of Vijay Kumar, a supervision engineer of the Path Construction Department, in Saharsa, as part of a probe into assets exceeding declared income.
The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of Bihar carried out an unannounced operation at the residence and workplace of Vijay Kumar, who serves as a supervision engineer in the state's Path Construction Department, located in Saharsa. Officials entered the premises early in the day, seizing documents and electronic devices that may relate to the investigation.
Simultaneously, SVU teams executed coordinated raids in Patna and Aurangabad, targeting properties and accounts linked to the same official on suspicion that his holdings exceed his reported income. The multi‑city sweep underscores the department's focus on curbing illicit asset accumulation among public servants.
Departmental sources said the raids have caused considerable unrest within the Path Construction Department, with senior officials promising full cooperation with the inquiry. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected to be disclosed as evidence is examined.
Simultaneously, SVU teams executed coordinated raids in Patna and Aurangabad, targeting properties and accounts linked to the same official on suspicion that his holdings exceed his reported income. The multi‑city sweep underscores the department's focus on curbing illicit asset accumulation among public servants.
Departmental sources said the raids have caused considerable unrest within the Path Construction Department, with senior officials promising full cooperation with the inquiry. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected to be disclosed as evidence is examined.