Pandey said the incident happened when the officer served as Superintendent of Police in Bettiah in West Champaran district. At that time, several dacoit gangs were active in the region. Police struggled to control frequent robberies and violent crimes.

According to Pandey, the officer allegedly advised criminals to kidnap wealthy people instead of carrying out robberies. The criminals could demand ransom and later release the victims. Pandey said such crimes would create less pressure on police compared to large-scale dacoities.

The former DGP also said kidnapping cases were once common in Bihar. However, strict law enforcement and government action over the years helped reduce such crimes in the state.

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