In a significant anti-corruption operation that has sent shockwaves through bureaucratic circles, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a massive cache of cash and luxury assets belonging to a senior National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) official.
The Stunning Recovery
During coordinated raids across multiple locations, investigators made a startling discovery - approximately ₹2.15 crore in hard cash, meticulously stored and hidden away. The recovery operation, which targeted properties linked to Pankaj Kumar, a General Manager at NHIDCL, represents one of the most substantial cash seizures in recent memory involving a public sector official.
Luxury Assets Exposed
The probe revealed an extensive portfolio of valuable assets that appear disproportionate to the official's known sources of income. Among the seized properties are:
- Multiple high-end residential properties across prime locations
- Substantial investments in fixed deposits and financial instruments
- Expensive jewelry and valuable documents
- Various incriminating records related to financial transactions
Pan-India Investigation
The CBI's operation spanned several strategic locations, with teams conducting simultaneous searches in Guwahati, Delhi, and Noida. This multi-city approach allowed investigators to piece together a comprehensive picture of the alleged accumulation of wealth beyond legitimate means.
Ongoing Probe Intensifies
While the cash recovery and asset documentation have been completed, the investigation remains active and expanding. CBI officials are currently:
- Forensically examining financial documents and transaction records
- Tracking the money trail and identifying potential accomplices
- Verifying the legitimacy of all discovered assets
- Preparing a detailed chargesheet for prosecution
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of corruption within public sector enterprises and demonstrates the CBI's continued vigilance in pursuing disproportionate asset cases. As the investigation progresses, more revelations are expected to emerge about the methods and scale of the alleged corruption.
