Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 16 (HBTV): The Chief Minister Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Assam arrested a government officer after seizing over INR 92 lakh in cash and gold ornaments from her residence.
The officer was identified as Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Bora was earlier posted as a Revenue Circle Officer in Barpeta, where she allegedly transferred land belonging to a Satra through illegal means.
‘While she was posted as a Revenue Circle Officer in Barpeta, she illegally transferred the land of a Satra, and we transferred her. I also directed an inquiry to CM Vigilance. In the last few days, we tracked her. On Sunday, she stayed in the Namsai Resort hotel, and when she reached her home, we arrested her,’ Sarma said.
The Chief Minister added that the raid led to a major seizure of cash and valuables. ‘During the search, the CM Vigilance team recovered INR 92 lakh cash, gold ornaments and also found two lockers. We have found 400 times more assets against her total income,’ he stated.
A senior officer from CM Vigilance said that searches were conducted on September 15 across four locations linked to the accused officer. Following the operation, a case was registered against her.
According to reports, Bora has also been accused of illegally transferring lands belonging to members of the Hindu community to other individuals. The Vigilance department stated that further investigation is underway to trace the full extent of her assets, her role in the alleged land transfer irregularities, and the potential involvement of others.
(ANI)