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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