A 34-year-old bribery case has resurfaced, leading to the arrest order of a former constable for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 bribe from a woman at Bihar's Saharsa railway station in 1990. The constable, Suresh Prasad Singh, was on duty at the station on May 6, 1990, when he reportedly stopped Sita Devi, a resident of Maheshkhunt, who was carrying a bundle of vegetables. Singh allegedly demanded money from her, and Devi handed over Rs 20, which she took out from a knot in her sari.

Unbeknownst to Singh, his actions were observed by the railway station in-charge, who immediately intervened and recovered the bribe. Singh was caught red-handed, and the case led to legal proceedings that have spanned over three decades.

Despite the small amount involved, the case has persisted, with Singh being granted bail at one point. However, in 1999, his bail bond was revoked after he failed to appear in court, and an arrest warrant was issued. Singh has been on the run ever since, with efforts to locate him proving unsuccessful, even after an order was issued to attach his property.

The case took a new turn recently when it was discovered that Singh had provided false information regarding his address, claiming to reside in Maheshkhunt, while his actual home was in Bijoy village, Barahiya, in Lakhisarai district.

Now, Special Vigilance Judge Sudesh Srivastava has directed Bihar’s Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure Singh's arrest and present him before the court. This development is part of ongoing efforts by the court to address long-pending corruption and misconduct cases within the police force.