Patna, April 1 (IANS) In a significant administrative action, the Bihar Police Headquarters has relieved Gautam Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kishanganj, from his duties with immediate effect following corruption allegations.
He has been directed to report to the Police Headquarters and placed on “waiting for posting” status.
The police headquarters has also been given the additional charge of the post to the SDPO of Kishanganj Sadar-2.
The action comes in the wake of raids conducted on March 31 by the Economic Offences Unit at six locations linked to the officer.
During the operation, officials reportedly uncovered assets worth several crores registered in the names of Gautam Kumar, his wife, mother-in-law, and a female associate.
According to preliminary findings, the officer is alleged to have accumulated assets worth nearly Rs 80 crore during his tenure of service.
In EOU Police Station Case No. 03/26 (dated March 29, 2026), registered under provisions of the BNS 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, prima facie evidence suggests that Gautam Kumar accumulated assets worth crores of rupees.
Based on this, EOU teams initiated raids at six locations linked to him in Patna, Purnea, and Kishanganj on Tuesday.
Gautam Kumar joined the police force as a Sub-Inspector in 1994 and was later promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
He has served extensively in the regions of Araria, Kishanganj, and Purnea.
The large-scale action by the Economic Offences Unit has sent shockwaves across the police department.
Authorities have indicated that further investigation into the matter is underway, and additional action may follow based on the findings.
Apart from Gautam Kumar, the EOU had also conducted raids in EOU Police Station Case No. 04/26 (dated March 29, 2026). In that case, Vaibhav Kumar is accused of possessing disproportionate assets worth approximately Rs 2.41 crore.
The investigation revealed that this amount is around 78.03 per cent more than his known income, prompting raids at six locations in Saharsa and Muzaffarpur.
–IANS
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