Patna, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has granted a fresh week-long extension to senior IAS officer Anand Kishore to appear for questioning in connection with an alleged tender scam.
Kishore was scheduled to appear at the ED’s Patna office on Wednesday but sought additional time. The central agency accepted his request and deferred his appearance until after the Chhath festival.
This is the second time Kishore has sought an extension. He had also failed to appear on October 30, requesting an additional week, following which the ED issued fresh summons.
Another IAS officer, Yogesh Kumar Sagar, is also expected to be questioned in the case. He has reportedly sought an additional week from the agency as well.
The ED is investigating the alleged links between the officers and contractor Rishu Shri. Investigators are examining WhatsApp chats and other material to determine whether government officials shared confidential tender-related information with the contractor or helped manipulate the bidding process.
The agency is also probing allegations that tender conditions were altered to favour selected contractors and that commissions were paid in return for official favours.
Rishu Shri, a native of Bihar’s Saran district, is an accused in a corruption and money laundering case involving senior IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and other officials. The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) had earlier registered a case against him.
According to the ED’s investigation, Shri allegedly obtained confidential information about government tenders through contacts with officials and employees. Investigators are also examining allegations that a portion of the proceeds from commissions reached the officials concerned.
The agency is attempting to establish the alleged chain of communication and financial transactions and determine the specific roles, if any, played by the officers in the tender process.
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