The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment has seized assets worth Rs 35 crore from the residence of former Assistant Regional Transport Officer Lalit Kumar in Lucknow during raids conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. The recoveries include cash, gold, silver, and property documents linked to a disproportionate assets case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
UP Vigilance Raid: Cash, Gold, and Property Documents Recovered
The searches at Kumar’s home in Aliganj’s Chandralok Colony uncovered Rs 1.62 crore in cash, 13 kg of gold, and 9 kg of silver, along with documents tied to movable and immovable assets. A government-approved valuer estimated the precious metals and jewellery at around Rs 20 crore, while the property documents point to assets worth approximately Rs 13 crore.
The recovered items also include:
- Rs 1.62 crore in cash, hidden in packets across the premises
- 13 kg of gold in bars, bricks, and jewellery
- 9 kg of silver in bars, biscuits, and ornaments
- Documents for residential plots in Lucknow, Barabanki, and Rae Bareli
- Investments exceeding Rs 1 crore in bank deposits, mutual funds, and fixed deposits
- Two vehicles (Toyota Innova and Hyundai i20) and a revolver
Background of the Disproportionate Assets Case
Lalit Kumar, a former transport official posted in Agra, was previously booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act after a vigilance inquiry revealed assets disproportionate to his known income. The Lucknow Sector of the UP Vigilance Establishment is investigating the case on the state government’s directives.
All seized assets are being verified as part of the ongoing probe, with further legal action expected. The agency has also announced a Rs 1 lakh reward for the Lucknow Sector team that executed the raids. Updates on the investigation are awaited as authorities continue to assess the recovered documents and valuables.
