‘Assam officer arrested for amassing ₹100 crore in nearly two decades’: Police

According to the statement, investigation against the 48-year-old was initiated by the chief minister’s special vigilance cell following complaints.

Updated on: Aug 24, 2021, 23:04:55 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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An Assam civil services (ACS) officer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly amassing property valued at over ₹100 crore by illegal means over a period of around two decades, according to a police statement.

Saibar Rahman, an ACS officer of 2002 batch, is alleged to have 89 land plots worth over ₹100 crore in his name and in the names of his two wives along with movable and immovable assets valued at ₹6.38 crore.

According to the statement, investigation against the 48-year-old was initiated by the chief minister’s special vigilance cell following complaints that Rahman had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

“He was unable to satisfactorily account for how he could amass the pecuniary resources/assets or properties disproportionate to his known sources of income,” the statement read.

Police have registered a case under sections 420, 406 and 409 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Section 13(1)(b)/2 (c) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2019. Further investigations are on.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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