Chhattisgarh anti-corruption bureau raids locations linked to former chief

GP Singh, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was posted as additional director general of ACB and Economic Offence Wing in the state, before being shifted to the state police academy in June last year

Updated on: Jul 1, 2021, 17:56:37 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday raided 11 locations linked to senior IPS officer and former ACB chief GP Singh in the state, an official said.

Sources said that the raid began at 6am in at least 11 locations, including his official residence in Raipur.

“There were complaints against Singh about disproportionate assets. He is presently posted as director of State Police Academy. We have done primary investigation and registered an FIR under sections of Prevention of Corruption Act and are conducting raids,” said Arif Sheikh, director, ACB and Economic Offence Wing.

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Sheikh further said that the raids are going on across the state and at a location outside the state.

Singh, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was posted as additional director general of ACB and Economic Offence Wing (EOW) in the state, before being shifted to the state police academy in June last year.

Earlier he had also served as Inspector General of Police (IGP) in various ranges, including Raipur range.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More