A shocking scam has surfaced in Bihar Police that has left everyone stunned. Two individuals managed to serve in the police department for over four decades by using the same identity — same name, address, date of birth, and even PAN card. This big slip-up in the system has got people questioning the recruitment processes that were in place back in the day. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has jumped on this and opened up a full investigation into what's going on.

One Name, Two Jobs, Forty-One Years of Fraud

The matter came to light when a man named Vikrama Singh applied for his pension after retiring as a sub-inspector from Sheohar district. During document verification, officials realized that another Vikrama Singh, with exactly the same personal details, was already drawing pension from Rohtas treasury. On deeper investigation, it was revealed that two individuals had been using the same identity but serving in different districts all these years without being caught.

How the Fraud Was Carried Out

According to the investigation, the first Vikrama Singh, a resident of Chauridihara village in Mohania, got selected in 1982 for both Katihar GRP and Rohtas district police. He chose to join the Katihar GRP and eventually retired from Gaya district in 2023. Meanwhile, another Vikrama Singh, having the same father’s name, address, birth date, PAN card details, height, and chest measurements, joined Rohtas district police and later retired from Sheohar. The only minor differences noticed were in their Aadhaar numbers, bank account numbers, and the first place of posting.

No Digital Systems, No Cross-Checking

Back in the 1980s, everything operated manually. There was no digital verification, biometric data, or centralized record-keeping. This loophole allowed the fraud to continue for decades without raising any suspicion. Since the two individuals worked in different districts, their records were never cross-checked. The fraud remained hidden until stricter pension processing norms, aided by digital records, brought it to light.

Immediate Action by Economic Offences Unit

As soon as the fraud was uncovered, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) swung into action. So, they filed a police report and kicked off a thorough investigation. Now, officials are trying to figure out if there are any other similar cases floating around in the system. They're also looking into whether any employees or officials, whether on purpose or by accident, played a role in making this scam happen. Authorities have promised that the guilty will be punished severely.

Massive Public and Political Outcry

This case has caused huge public outrage. Citizens are questioning how two people could manipulate the system for so long without being caught. Many fear that this may not be a one-off incident and are demanding a statewide audit of government employees’ records. Political parties have also raised their voices, demanding transparency in the investigation and strict punishment for all those involved.

Urgent Need for Reforms in Recruitment and Record Management

Experts say that this scam has exposed the urgent need for serious reforms in government recruitment processes. Digital verification systems must be made mandatory for all government employees. Aadhaar, PAN, and biometric details should be verified at the time of hiring itself. Employee databases across districts and departments should be interconnected to avoid such frauds. Regular audits must be conducted every few years to ensure no fake or duplicate employees exist in the system.

Lessons for the Future

The Bihar Police scam should serve as a wake-up call for the entire country. If a scam of this scale can remain hidden for 41 years, it shows how deeply flawed the earlier processes were. There is an urgent need to shift fully to technology-driven systems. Only strong digital processes, biometric verification, and continuous monitoring can prevent such frauds and restore people's trust in government institutions.

Authorities must not treat this as an isolated case. A detailed audit of all government departments across Bihar, and possibly the entire country, should be conducted. Those responsible must face the strictest legal action. Only then can the credibility of public services be safeguarded.