Patna Land Scam: 5.5 Million Fraud in Bihta Industrial Park, 11 Booked

• Vigilance Investigation Bureau uncovered a 5.5 million rupee fraud in land acquisition for a mega industrial park in Bihta, Patna.
• The scam involved irregularities in compensation payments for land acquired by the government in 2011-12.
• 10 officials/employees and one non-public servant are accused of direct involvement, including misuse of government funds and document forgery.
• An FIR has been registered at Vigilance Police Station under Prevention of Corruption Act and various IPC sections.
• Further investigation will cover 10 other complaints, signaling strict action against corruption in land acquisition.

Why It Matters: Vigilance Bureau exposed a major land acquisition fraud in Patna, leading to FIR against 11.