Young IAS officer held for taking bribe from a truck driver on first posting

July 15, 2016

Patna, Jul 15: A young Bihar-cadre Indian Administrative Service officer was caught taking bribe from a truck driver on his first posting as a Sub-Divisional Officer and arrested by the state vigilance bureau.

This is the first time an IAS officer in Bihar has been arrested while taking bribe.

Dr. Jitendra Gupta, a 2013 batch officer, was posted as SDO Mohania in Kaimur district of western Bihar. On July 4, he stopped four trucks laden with iron bars that were on their way to Rajasthan from Jamshedpur.

He found two of the trucks overloaded and asked to be paid Rs 1.5 lakh for their release. He later scaled down his demand to Rs. 80,000, but by then the truck owner had written to the state vigilance bureau and a trap had been laid.

On Tuesday night, “as soon as a truck driver handed over Rs. 80,000 to the officer, a vigilance bureau team raided his house and recovered the cash along with the papers of the trucks,” said vigilance bureau official Vinay Kumar. Director-general of state vigilance bureau Ravindra Kumar too confirmed the arrest of the IAS officer along with his driver and house guard.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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