This high-profile administrative step comes after the Economic Offences Unit’s damning findings. The Home Department has kicked off departmental inquiries, as per an official circular. Kumar must report to the DIG, Champaran Range in Betiah during his suspension period.

Flashback to late March 2026: EOU teams swooped down on multiple sites in Kishanganj, Patna, and Purnea, unearthing a web of unexplained wealth. Preliminary estimates peg the illicit assets at 1.94 crore rupees, exceeding Kumar’s known earnings by 60.27%. The portfolio spans properties in names of family members including his spouse and mother-in-law, with hints of 80 crore-plus in shadowy benami holdings.

Kumar’s troubles escalated after his transfer from SDPO Kishanganj to headquarters, culminating in an intense five-hour questioning session in Patna on April 6. The FIR, lodged as Case 03/2026 at Economic Offences PS, cites violations under key anti-corruption laws.

Invoking Rule 9(1)(a) and (c) of the 2005 Bihar service rules, the suspension signals zero tolerance. Officials hint at impending departmental trials and potential prosecution based on evidence. This development reinforces ongoing efforts to cleanse the police force of corrupt elements, ensuring accountability at every level.