Vigilance raids former ARTO’s house in Lucknow, 13 kg gold, 9 kg silver and ₹1.62 crore cash recovered

Uttar Pradesh Vigilance, taking major action in the case of disproportionate assets, arrested former Assistant Divisional Transport Officer (ARTO). Lalit Kumar Raided the residence of Lucknow. In this action that lasted for two days, huge amounts of cash, gold and silver, diamond jewelery and documents related to immovable properties worth several crores of rupees were recovered.

According to vigilance officials, the Aliganj residence was searched on July 7 and 8 on the basis of the search warrant obtained from the court. during this period approximately ₹1.62 crore cash, 13 kg gold, 9 kg silver And valuable diamond jewelery was recovered. According to preliminary estimates, the price of only gold, silver and jewelery will be around Rs. ₹20 crore Has been estimated.

During the investigation, documents related to houses, plots, agricultural lands and flat bookings located in many cities including Lucknow, Noida, Barabanki and Rae Bareli were also found. Initial estimated value of these immovable properties More than ₹13 crore It has been told.

Apart from this, the vigilance team has to investigate matters related to bank accounts, post office investments, mutual funds and fixed deposits. More than ₹1 crore Documents of investment have also been found. during the search toyota innova, Hyundai i20 The car and a licensed revolver were also recovered.

According to officials, a case of amassing disproportionate assets was registered against Lalit Kumar in the year 2024 under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This raid was conducted on the basis of evidence found in the long-running investigation.

Vigilance says a detailed investigation is being conducted into the recovered cash, jewellery, properties and sources of financial investments. If necessary, help from other agencies will also be taken so that complete information about all financial transactions can be collected.

On this successful action, Director General of Police and Director Vigilance informed the Vigilance team of Lucknow Sector. ₹1 lakh Has announced a prize of Rs. At present the investigation of the matter is going on and further legal action will be taken after the completion of the investigation.