The Economic Offenses Unit has uncovered massive illegal wealth allegedly belonging to Kishanganj DSP Gautam Kumar. Recent findings highlight the luxurious lifestyle of his maid, Paro, who reportedly traveled to work in a car worth Rs 35 lakh. The investigation suggests that the total disproportionate assets amount to nearly Rs 80 crore, involving several family members and associates.
Major Assets and Seizures Identified by EOU
| Asset Type | Description and Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Total Illegal Assets | Approximately Rs 80 crore |
| Purnia Bungalow | Four-story luxury house worth Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 1 crore furnishing |
| Jewelry | Rs 60 lakh worth recovered from Shagufta Shameem residence |
| Cash | Rs 1.37 lakh seized from government residence |
| Vehicles | Mahindra Thar used by wife and Rs 35 lakh car linked to maid |
| Land and Investments | 36 land documents, flats in Noida and Gurugram, tea garden in Siliguri |
Actions Against DSP Gautam Kumar and Future Probe
Gautam Kumar has been relieved of his duties as the Kishanganj SDPO and directed to report to the Police Headquarters. The Economic Offenses Unit has summoned the DSP, his wife Ruby Kashyap, and other relatives to the Patna headquarters for questioning on April 6, 2026. Official reports indicate that the officer allegedly maintained links with coal and liquor mafias to accumulate this wealth.
The Enforcement Directorate is likely to step in soon to investigate the money laundering aspects of the case. Authorities are currently preparing a show-cause notice and his suspension is expected shortly. This case has gained public attention due to the high value of assets linked to the domestic staff and the scale of the corruption involved.
