Vigilance Raids Former Deputy Municipal Commissioner’s Homes, ₹1.92 Crore Disproportionate Assets Unearthed
Former Deputy Municipal Commissioner’s Residences Raided, Uncovering Disproportionate Assets Worth ₹1.92 Crore
A recent raid by the vigilance department at the residences of a former Deputy Municipal Commissioner has uncovered evidence of disproportionate assets worth approximately ₹1.92 crore. The searches, conducted over two days, targeted properties in Agra and Ghaziabad, sparking a stir within administrative circles.
Investigation Reveals Undeclared Income and Unexplained Assets
According to officials, the investigation revealed details of multiple flats, land parcels, and high-value household items that were not accounted for in the officer’s declared income. In addition, jewellery worth over ₹56 lakh was discovered without a satisfactory explanation of its origin.
The probe also identified 11 bank accounts with transactions totaling several lakh rupees. Preliminary examination suggests that family members’ accounts were used to transfer amounts ranging from ₹20-25 lakh to various individuals. These transactions are being scrutinized to establish the money trail.
Properties and Assets Seized
The searches were carried out at a residence in Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad, and a flat in Pushpanjali Apartments, Agra. Vigilance officials reported that the premises contained luxury consumer goods, oversized LED screens, and expensive interior décor, indicating expenditure far beyond the officer’s legitimate earnings.
Property documents seized during the raid include land measuring 925 sq metres in Padam Business Park, Agra; 93 sq metres in Ruby Apartments; 1,220 sq metres in Vishnupuri, Kanpur; and 166 sq metres in Vaibhav Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. All documents have been seized for verification.
Background of the Case
The state government had ordered a vigilance inquiry against the former Deputy Municipal Commissioner in 2022 on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to his income. An FIR was subsequently filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
The former officer served as Assistant Municipal Commissioner in Agra from 2012 to 2017 and was posted as Deputy Municipal Commissioner in Ghaziabad in 2017. Officials stated that the seized documents, properties, and bank records are being matched with his known sources of income.
Further Action
The vigilance department indicated that attachment of properties and further legal action may follow based on the findings. Financial transactions are being scrutinized to identify the origins of the alleged illicit assets and any possible accomplices.
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