Bagaha, Bettiah: The District and Additional Sessions Court IV in Bagaha has adopted a strict stance on the working style and disregard for court orders by the police administration. While hearing anticipatory bail applications in various cases, the court made strong remarks and ordered stringent action against station house officers (SHOs) and investigating officers (IOs) for negligence in the investigation process. District Judge Manavendra Mishra's court explicitly directed the Superintendent of Police (SP) to withhold the salaries of the concerned officers until they comply with judicial orders. This aggressive and stern approach by the court has caused a stir within the police department. Legal experts believe that this tough decision by the ADJ court will set a precedent in ensuring accountability among negligent police officers.

One case, Ramnagar Police Station Case No. 351/26, involved a life-threatening assault registered by Murli Devi against her husband. During the hearing of the anticipatory bail application of the accused, Sonu Kumar and Shankar Manjhi alias Sankat Manjhi, the court expressed severe dissatisfaction. The prosecution described the case as related to land mafia and fraudulent land dealings, but the police failed to present the necessary report. The court expressed strong displeasure over the SHO's indifference and ordered the SP to immediately stop the investigating officer's salary. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for August 8, 2026.

Similarly, in another case, Thakrahan Police Station Case No. 80/26, Hiralal Kushwaha and Dukhni Devi are accused of murdering Kanti Devi, while the defense claims it was a natural death. During the hearing, when the court demanded documents related to the case, the police appeared unprepared. Expressing displeasure, the court issued a show-cause notice to the Thakrahan SHO and directed the SP to withhold the SHO's salary and inform the court. The next hearing for this sensitive case will be on August 6, 2026.