Sitamarhi Shocker: Cannabis Trafficker Drives Police Vehicle, IG Orders Probe

• A cannabis trafficking accused, Nagmani Kumar, was found driving a government vehicle of Sitamarhi Nagar Police Station.
• The accused was allegedly hired personally by the Station House Officer (SHO) for a monthly wage of Rs 7,500.
• This wage is significantly lower than the typical Rs 10,000-12,000 paid to police station drivers, raising questions about hiring practices.
• The incident highlights serious negligence and raises concerns about the integrity of the police system.
• IG Chandan Kushwaha of Tirhut Range has assured a thorough investigation and promised action against guilty officials.

Why It Matters: A criminal driving a police vehicle in Sitamarhi exposes severe police negligence, prompting an IG-level investigation.