Bihar’s Mega Tender Scam! After Rishu Shri’s Arrest, IAS Sanjeev Hans and Pawan Kumar Next on Supercops' Radar
A high-voltage drama is currently unfolding in the administrative and political corridors of Bihar. The state's most talked-about, multi-crore Tender Scam is fast approaching its climax. The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have begun dismantling this entire corrupt nexus.
Following a major breakthrough on May 27 with the arrest of Rishu Shri, a pivotal link in this syndicate, investigative agencies have doubled their speed. The radar is now firmly locked on the alleged masterminds of this scam—1997-batch senior IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and his close confidant Pawan Kumar. Although both are currently absconding, the noose of the law has tightened significantly around them.
The Dirty Game: How the 'Croreparty Syndicate' Operated
This isn't just a case of simple financial embezzlement; it was a lethal triangle of Bureaucrats + Politicians + Middlemen that ruthlessly looted the Bihar government exchequer.
The Kingpin (IAS Sanjeev Hans): While serving as the Principal Secretary of highly lucrative departments like Water Resources and Energy, he allegedly twisted tender conditions to ensure favored companies bagged the contracts.
The Political Partner (Gulab Yadav): Former RJD MLA Gulab Yadav was the political driving force of this game, playing a key role in managing power, influence, and cash flow.
The Money Manager (Pawan Kumar): The most trusted lieutenant of Sanjeev Hans and Gulab Yadav. Pawan Kumar’s job was to launder the black money generated from tender 'commissions' through a web of shell (fake) companies.
The Locker (Rishu Shri): Arrested on May 27, Rishu Shri is the ultimate keeper of secrets for this syndicate. Luxury cars, benami properties, and gold weighed in kilograms were reportedly purchased under her name.
'30-Day Countdown': Chargesheet to be Filed Within a Month
According to legal experts, the SVU is racing against time following Rishu Shri's arrest. The investigative agency is in an aggressive mode and wants to deny the accused any opportunity of getting 'default bail.'
Inside Source: "The SVU is operating on a war footing. WhatsApp chats, bank transactions, and digital evidence recovered from Rishu Shri are being compiled. The agency is preparing to file a watertight chargesheet in court within exactly one month of her arrest to block any escape routes for the accused."
Next Target: The Arrest of Sanjeev Hans and Pawan Kumar!
Sanjeev Hans, a man who once ran the state's administrative system at his fingertips, is now a fugitive from the law. Following the issuance of Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) by the court, special teams of the SVU are conducting frantic raids across multiple locations, including Delhi, Patna, and Mumbai.
What is the Next Plan of Action?
Property Attachment Looming: If Sanjeev Hans and Pawan Kumar do not surrender soon, the process of attaching (seizing) their luxurious mansions and assets will begin under court orders.
ED's Money Laundering Net: While the SVU is pressing corruption charges, the ED is simultaneously moving to freeze and seal properties and flats purchased using this laundered money.
The Nitish Kumar-led government has sent out a crystal-clear message—zero compromise on corruption. Sanjeev Hans had already been stripped of his plum postings and sidelined before this crackdown.
The big question now is: how long can IAS Sanjeev Hans and Pawan Kumar evade the law? One thing is for certain—with Rishu Shri behind bars, the countdown for this mega scam has officially begun!
