In Siwan, a rigorous vehicle checking campaign is underway to ensure safety and curb road accidents, especially with the festive season. Traffic police, local police stations, and transport department teams are actively involved in checking vehicles. However, the operational methods of the transport department in Siwan are now under serious scrutiny.

Allegations suggest that the very officers responsible for enforcing rules are overseeing a system where senior officials remain inside their vehicles while constables stop and inspect drivers on the road. A similar scene was witnessed at Gopalganj More in the city. A closed-window Scorpio, bearing 'Transport Department' and 'Bihar Government' plates, was parked there. Inside was MVI Devankit Kumar, while outside, a constable with an e-challan machine was stopping two-wheelers and checking their documents. Some locals claimed that instead of issuing challans for minor infractions like not wearing helmets, drivers were being let go after informal transactions.

It is pertinent to note that on July 31, 2026, ADG Traffic Sudhanshu Kumar had clarified that constables and ASIs in Bihar are not authorized to stop vehicles for checks and challans; this authority rests with Sub-Inspectors and above. The role of subordinate police personnel is limited to traffic control. Therefore, the legality and departmental accountability of checks being conducted by a constable at Gopalganj More need investigation.

The situation escalated when video recording of the vehicle check began. The constable objected, prompting MVI Devankit Kumar to emerge from the Scorpio. When questioned, he offered no clear answers. Instead, he signaled to the onlookers, then abruptly ended the vehicle inspection drive and departed with his team. Local residents claim that the MVI frequently employs this method, parking his vehicle at bypasses and secluded spots, and having subordinates conduct checks and issue challans. When approached for comment, Devankit Kumar stated he would send a press release and left.