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Bihar Police Begin Asset Seizures for 1,172 Criminals and Propose 100 Fast-Track Courts

New provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita empower authorities to seize ill-gotten assets, expediting justice for hundreds of criminals.

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Overview

  • Using new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita powers, Bihar police have identified 1,172 suspects for imminent asset seizures.
  • Sub-divisional officers have filed 239 attachment proposals, with 212 awaiting approval at superintendent levels and 188 under court review.
  • Judicial orders have approved asset attachments in four cases, including two involving Muzaffarpur-based criminals.
  • Police have recommended 100 fast-track courts to address roughly 1.7 million pending cases across Bihar’s judicial system.
  • DGP Vinay Kumar reiterated the state’s zero-tolerance policy, pledging action against corrupt officers, politicians and other professionals who amassed unlawful wealth.