North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Today (14 December) the same name is being discussed in the power corridors of Bihar. AIG Prashant KumarThe case of this police officer, surrounded by serious allegations of disproportionate assets and corruption, looks no less than a movie script, Now it seemed that the bad days were over for Prashant Kumar and he had just breathed a sigh of relief, SVU (Special Vigilance Unit) Has played a new bet.
The matter has once again become heated, because the fight has now moved from Patna directly to Delhi i.e. Supreme Court Has reached. Come, let us understand in simple language what this whole matter is.
Got “big relief” from High Court
Actually, some time ago Patna High Court had given big relief to Prashant Kumar in this corruption case. There was a break in the ongoing actions against them to some extent and the fear of arrest or strict action was reduced. This was a celebratory moment for a common man or officer. Everyone felt that the investigating agency would probably cool down now.
But Bihar’s Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), which exposes the state’s officers making ‘black money’, was not at all happy with the decision.
SVU mood: “It’s not game over yet”
If sources are to be believed, SVU feels they have solid evidence against AIG. The agency believes that all the property found and the documents found are screaming testimony that not only some of the pulses are black, but the entire pulses are black.
This is why SVU has without wasting any time approached the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court’s decision. The agency has filed an application in the Supreme Court of the country. They say that if relief continues to be given in such cases, their fight against corruption will weaken.
What are the allegations?
Let us remind you that AIG Prashant Kumar came into limelight when his premises were raided. The allegation was that he had accumulated more assets than his known sources of income (salary). This was said to include luxurious houses, land papers and other investments. The Vigilance team is seeking answers as to where did a khaki uniformed officer get so much “goods” from.
What will happen next now?
Now the ball is in the court of the Supreme Court. The coming days may again be stressful for AIG Prashant Kumar.
- If the Supreme Court accepts SVU’s argument, the relief given by the High Court may be taken away.
- And if the court upholds the relief, it will be a big blow to the investigating agency.
At present, there is panic in the administrative staff of Bihar. Everyone is watching whether ‘influence’ or ‘evidence’ wins in this battle of law.
