The Bihar Economic Offences Unit (EOU) conducted extensive raids on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, targeting six locations linked to Kishanganj SDPO Gautam Kumar. The operation was launched following an FIR registered on March 29 at the EOU police station in Patna. The police officer is accused of accumulating wealth significantly beyond his legal income sources, with investigations revealing properties spread across Bihar, West Bengal, and Haryana.
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Details of Disproportionate Assets Found During Raids
The EOU team found that Gautam Kumar allegedly holds assets nearly 60.27 percent higher than his known income, amounting to approximately 1.94 crore rupees. The search operations covered his official residence, private properties, and locations associated with his relatives and friends. Major recoveries include:
- A four-story house in Purnia built on 3600 square feet, valued at nearly 2.5 crore rupees.
- Documents related to 25 different plots of land and a tea garden in Siliguri.
- Flats located in prime areas of Noida and Gurugram.
- Seven land-related documents and gold jewelry worth 60 lakh rupees from the house of an associate, Shagufta Shamim.
- Cash worth 1.37 lakh rupees, luxury watches, and vehicles including a Creta and a Thar.
Co-Accused and Legal Proceedings in the Corruption Case
The FIR registered by the EOU includes several family members and associates as co-accused in this corruption case. Along with the SDPO, his wife Ruby Kashyap, mother-in-law Poonam Devi, and female friend Shagufta Shamim are named in the legal documents. The case has been filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FIR Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Raid Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Primary Accused | SDPO Gautam Kumar |
| Alleged DA Amount | 1.94 Crore Rupees |
| Key Locations | Kishanganj, Purnia, Noida, Gurugram, Siliguri |
Officials stated that the investigation is still ongoing to identify more Benami properties. There are also reports suggesting that the EOU is checking for potential links to illegal activities and cross-border assets. Similar actions were also reported involving a DRDA official from Saharsa as part of a wider crackdown on corruption within the state administration.
