In Katihar’s Pranpur block, villagers claimed an entire school was ‘stolen’, alleging a 44.85‑lakh rupee construction scheme. Investigation found no tender, payment or construction record, and documents were produced using ChatGPT. The incident highlights corruption concerns and the risks of AI‑generated paperwork.
- Villagers alleged a 44.85 lakh rupee school construction, but no bricks were found on site.
- Audit revealed no tender, payment or construction certificates existed.
- Documents were reportedly generated by ChatGPT.
In Katihar district’s Pranpur block, a strange incident emerged when villagers marched with drums to the district administration, claiming their new primary school was “stolen”. They cited a 44.85 lakh rupee construction budget paid in three installments.
Background and Allegations
Officials were told a 2024 tender was issued and a 2025 completion certificate released. Payments were claimed on 18 April 2024 (₹15 lakh), 28 September 2024 (₹15 lakh), and 12 March 2025 (₹14.85 lakh). Yet the site was a water‑logged island with no building.
Investigation Findings
SDM Suraj Kumar, District Education Officer Rahul Chandra Chaudhary and others visited the site. e‑procurement and bank records showed no tender (2024_BSEB_314680-1) and no disbursement of funds. The tender had already been cancelled.
“Unregulated AI-generated documents pose a serious threat to public trust.” – Political analyst Dr. Anil Kumar.
Why This Matters
The Bihar government has pledged zero tolerance for corruption. A fabricated claim and fake paperwork complicate accountability and underscore the growing risk of AI‑generated fraud, prompting a call for stricter transparency and audit mechanisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Was a school actually built at Dihaipar?
A1: No, there are no construction traces on the site.
Q2: Are any officials being held accountable for the fake documents?
A2: Investigation is ongoing; no formal charges have been filed yet.
