In a significant operation this morning, the Vigilance Department raided the residence of Rajnikant Praveen, the District Education Officer (DEO) of Betiya, Bihar. The raid, which is ongoing, resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of cash. Due to the high volume of currency, a note-counting machine was brought in to manage the counting process. The exact amount of cash seized has not been disclosed by the authorities.
The Vigilance Department, based in Patna, initiated the raid following a series of complaints regarding financial misconduct linked to Praveen. The DEO, who has been serving in Betiya for the past three years, is under investigation for allegations of financial irregularities, including mismanagement of funds and accumulation of assets that may be linked to corrupt practices. Sources have confirmed that these complaints were part of a broader probe into possible corruption within the district education office.
The raid began early in the morning and has continued for several hours. During the operation, Praveen has been questioned by the Vigilance team, and officials have also carried out searches at additional locations connected to him. Local police have been deployed to secure the area around Praveen’s residence, and no one has been allowed to enter or leave during the ongoing raid.
Praveen’s tenure in Betiya has been marked by numerous complaints regarding his financial administration, and the raid is seen as a direct result of these concerns. The authorities are examining both the seized cash and other potential assets, including properties that could be linked to the alleged financial misconduct.
This operation is part of Bihar's broader anti-corruption drive targeting public sector officials. The Vigilance Department has been conducting similar investigations in various parts of the state, particularly focusing on high-ranking government officials accused of corruption. As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge, and further actions may be taken based on the evidence gathered.