(a) whether there was a large scale looting and pilferage of food items sent as relief to
flood affected people of Bihar in August, 2008;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has set up any Committee to examine such cases;
(d) if so, the details of the report submitted by such committees after
enquiry; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to check such activities and ensure that relief materials
reach the needy people?