Assam Civil Service Officer Arrested: Rs 2 Crore in Cash and Gold Seized in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown

In a significant crackdown on corruption within the state's bureaucracy, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, has apprehended Nupur Bora, a prominent Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, after an astonishing haul of cash and gold ornaments valued at approximately Rs 2 crore was uncovered from her properties.

The dramatic arrest of the 2016 batch ACS officer, who was attached to the Department of School Education and previously served as Assistant Commissioner in Majuli, follows an intensive investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets.

Officials revealed that their meticulous probe culminated in the laying of a meticulously planned trap, gathering "irrefutable evidence" before moving in.

During the coordinated search operations conducted by the anti-corruption wing at Bora’s residences in Guwahati and Dibrugarh, as well as her office premises, authorities unearthed a staggering sum of Rs 49.24 lakh in cash.

Adding to the shock, an impressive collection of gold ornaments estimated to be worth around Rs 1.50 crore was also seized, painting a vivid picture of illicit wealth.

The swift action underscores the unwavering commitment of Assam's anti-corruption machinery to cleanse public service of malpractices.

A case has been formally registered against Nupur Bora under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which specifically deals with public servants engaging in corrupt practices and possessing assets far exceeding their known sources of income.

The investigation is currently in full swing, with vigilance officials meticulously scrutinizing all financial trails and potential connections.

This high-profile arrest sends a clear and stern message that no one, irrespective of their position, is above the law when it comes to integrity in public administration. The authorities have assured the public that all aspects of this case will be thoroughly examined to ensure justice is served and to uphold the sanctity of public office.