ACB recovers 22 lakh in raids at Hazaribagh SDO and Noamundi CO residences

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) completed its raid and search operations at the residences of Hazaribagh SDO Shailesh Kumar and Noamundi CO Manoj Kumar on Thursday. Both officers are accused of tampering and corruption in land-related documents from the Bargain Zone Office.

During the raids, ACB recovered Rs 22,09,162 in cash from Shailesh Kumar's homes in Giridih and Hazaribagh. Along with the cash, several land deeds and other items were seized. In the case of Manoj Kumar, land-related documents and valuable items were found, including papers for a duplex worth over one crore rupees in Ranchi.

Both officers were interrogated by the ACB following the search. Manoj Kumar disclosed that the duplex is located in the Radha-Krishna Apartment in Rameshwaram, Bariatu. The ACB team accompanied him to the property, where they were reportedly surprised by its lavish interior.

Shailesh Kumar, during his interrogation, revealed the existence of another property near Chiraundi, which was also searched. ACB SP Sadiq Anwar Rizvi stated that both officers were questioned after the raids and have since been released, but the recovered cash and documents have been seized for further investigation.

The raids began early on Wednesday, targeting six locations associated with the officers. Shailesh Kumar’s government residence and office in Hazaribagh, along with his ancestral home in Giridih, were searched. Manoj Kumar’s government residence and office in Noamundi, as well as his flat at RK Enclave in Rameshwar Gali, Bariatu, were also raided. Following the searches, both officers were taken to Ranchi for questioning.