Bihar Govt suspends two IAS officers on corruption charges

The Bihar Government on Saturday suspended two senior IAS officers on charges of corruption, following recommendations based on findings shared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), as per official orders.

According to separate orders issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the suspended officers are Yogesh Kumar Sagar of the 2017 batch and Abhilasha Kumari Sharma of the 2014 batch. While Sagar is currently posted with the Social Welfare Department, Sharma is posted with the Rural Development Department.

The suspension orders stated that documents received from the ED through the SVU, along with evidence and recorded statements, indicated that the officers were allegedly involved in obtaining undue monetary benefits through bribery, commissions and other favours.

Both officers have also been accused of receiving benefits from a contractor who was recently arrested by the SVU in connection with a corruption case. Officials said the ED had conducted an inquiry into the matter and subsequently communicated its findings to the SVU, recommending further action. The two officers have been placed under suspension with immediate effect under Rule 3(3) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.

During the suspension period, both officers will remain attached to the General Administration Department in Patna, according to the government order.