In a major anti-corruption operation, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Assam recovered nearly three kilograms of gold from a retired government official based in the Hailakandi district. Officials estimated the market value of the seized precious metal to be approximately Rs 4 crore.
The operation unfolded as part of ongoing investigations into disproportionate assets linked to the former employee. Authorities executed searches following specific inputs regarding accumulated wealth that allegedly exceeded known sources of income. The recovered gold items were formally documented and seized as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.
State anti-corruption agencies have intensified their scrutiny across various districts in Assam to curb illicit wealth accumulation among current and retired public servants. Further inquiries into the source of the assets and potential accomplices are currently underway.
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