BETTIAH, Dec. 21 -- The Motihari police on Saturday announced cash rewards on as many as 100 criminals, including the husband of the Motihari mayor, in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said.

Sharing details through a WhatsApp group comprising police personnel and media representatives in Motihari, East Champaran superintendent of police (SP) Swarn Prabhat on Saturday late evening asked the listed criminals to surrender before courts within 10 days.

"Failing which, legal proceedings for the attachment of their properties will be initiated," the SP said.

Among the 100 reward-bearing criminals, Deva Gupta - husband of Motihari mayor Priti Gupta - is carrying the highest cash reward of Rs.1 lakh. Gupta, who is wanted in 28 cases,...