EOU Raids Bihar Engineer Over ₹83.5 Lakh Disproportionate Assets
Bihar EOU raids 5 locations across 4 districts targeting Executive Engineer Narad Kumar Das for assets worth ₹83.5 lakh.
In a massive crackdown on corruption, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police launched simultaneous raids across four districts on Thursday morning. The operation targeted Narad Kumar Das, an Executive Engineer in the Planning and Development Department, following allegations of accumulating massive wealth through illegal means.
Multi-District Operation Uncovers Illegal Wealth
Acting on high-level intelligence, EOU teams led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) level officers descended upon five different locations. The investigation suggests that Das has accumulated assets worth ₹83,53,200 that are far beyond his known legal sources of income. This represents a staggering 64.93% disproportionate income.
The raids were conducted following the registration of Case No. 28/26 under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Search warrants for the operation were secured from the Special Vigilance Court in Patna.
Raids Across Four Districts
The EOU's coordinated strike covered several strategic locations to ensure no evidence could be hidden. The search operations were spread across the following areas:
- Bhagalpur: His private residence located at Hanuman Path, Tilkamanjhi.
- Munger: Two locations, including his residence at Belan Bazar, Bengali Tola, and his official office at the Local Area Engineering Organisation (LAEO) Work Division.
- Muzaffarpur: A flat located at Radhika Apartment, Naya Tola.
- Patna: His private residence in Kusumpur Mohalla.
Investigation into Hidden Investments Continues
EOU Official Mohammad Zafruddin confirmed that specialized teams are currently scrutinizing a vast array of evidence. Investigators are meticulously examining financial documents, bank statements, and property deeds recovered from the raided premises.
The EOU has indicated that the investigation is ongoing. Once the search operations are fully concluded, the authorities plan to release a comprehensive report detailing all hidden investments, undisclosed bank accounts, and the full extent of the assets acquired by the engineer.