EOU raids multiple locations in Bihar and Bengal in 1.94 crore illegal assets case

The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar launched a massive crackdown on Tuesday, targeting Senior Deputy Superintendent of Police (SDPO) Gautam Kumar. Special teams conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across Patna, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, and Siliguri in West Bengal. The action stems from allegations that the officer accumulated assets worth approximately ₹1.94 crore—far exceeding his legal sources of income.

During the searches at his Purnia residence in the Housing Colony and his office in Kishanganj, officials reportedly discovered a treasure trove of incriminating evidence. Sources suggest that the 12-member team has seized documents related to numerous bank accounts, land investments, and a significant amount of unexplained cash. The EOU had been monitoring Kumar following repeated complaints of his alleged involvement in protecting illegal sand mining, lottery mafias, and smuggling rings.

Gautam Kumar, currently posted in Kishanganj, previously served as a DSP in BMP-5, Patna. Investigators are particularly interested in his recent role in several high-profile district cases, suspecting that he used his position to bust rival gangs while simultaneously generating "black money" through these criminal networks. The EOU obtained a formal search warrant from the court after a preliminary verification confirmed the disparity between his lifestyle and official earnings.