FIR against two education dept employees for siphoning off Rs 60L

Motihari: An FIR has been lodged against two employees of the East Champaran education department for allegedly siphoning off around Rs 60 lakh by manipulating the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) used for salary payments to teachers and non-teaching staff.District education officer (DEO) Rajan Kumar Giri said the irregularities came to light during a special probe ordered by the education department. The investigation found that funds meant for salaries were allegedly diverted to personal and family members’ bank accounts between June 2024 and Sept 2026.The accused have been identified as Mohd Imaduddin Shabir, a teacher who was posted on deputation at the DEO office, and HRMS operator Aman Kumar. Police said the duo are absconding and a reward of Rs 10,000 each has been announced for information leading to their arrest.According to the probe, the allegedly misappropriated funds were transferred to accounts linked to the accused persons’ family members. Police are also examining possible lapses in the DEO office’s verification and bill-processing system. The investigation is underway.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Patna | Silver Rate in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna | Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Petrol Price in Patna | Diesel Price in Patna | CNG Price in Patna | LPG Price in PatnaStay updated with the latest Patna news. Download the TOI App.