Top police officer suspended in Chhattisgarh over alleged disproportionate assets

The three-day searches were conducted at around 15 locations linked to the additional director general-rank officer from July 1 to July 3. GP Singh allegedly owns movable and immovable assets worth over ₹10 crore

Published on: Jul 6, 2021, 10:21:13 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Indian Police Service officer GP Singh four days after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) raided his premises in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said on Tuesday. Singh has been asked to report to the police headquarters in Raipur.

The three-day searches were conducted at around 15 locations linked to Singh, an additional director general-rank officer, from July 1 to July 3. Singh allegedly owns movable and immovable assets worth over ₹10 crore.

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“After a preliminary probe into complaints against Singh for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets during his service period, the EOW registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He seems to be involved in activities that are not expected from a government official. Singh’s alleged act is against the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. Therefore, disciplinary action should be taken against him,” said the suspension order issued on Monday.

The ACB on July 3 said the documents seized during searches at Singh’s premises established he allegedly amassed assets disproportionate to his known source of income and indulged in “a massive exchange of money”.

“Singh also allegedly tried to commit money laundering by investing in shell companies,” the ACB said in a statement.

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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

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