Officials Held Hostage by Villagers, MLA in Sitamarhi Over Multi-Crore Soil Scam

• A team of Water Resources Department officials investigating a soil scam in Sitamarhi was taken hostage by BJP MLA Vaidyanath Prasad and local villagers.
• The incident occurred in Jamla village, Suppi block, where villagers and the MLA protested alleged collusion between contractors and officials in selling embankment soil.
• Villagers accuse officials and contractors of illegally selling crores worth of soil from the embankment, compromising flood protection and government property.
• BJP MLA Vaidyanath Prasad had previously complained to Sitamarhi DM Richi Pandey, leading to the officials' investigation visit.
• The protest continues with demands for action against guilty officials and contractors, as district administration attempts mediation amidst a tense situation.

Why It Matters: Officials investigating a soil scam in Sitamarhi were held hostage by villagers and an MLA, highlighting deep-seated corruption.