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5mo ago

52 Kg Gold and ₹11 Crore Cash Seized from Abandoned Car in Bhopal

Authorities uncover massive illicit wealth linked to political and real estate corruption during statewide raids in Madhya Pradesh.

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The IT department officials have raided 51 locations belonging to Trishul Construction, Quality Group, and Ishan Group in Bhopal and Indore (Bloomberg/File)
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Overview

  • A white Toyota Innova abandoned in Bhopal's Mendori forest was found containing 52 kg of gold worth ₹40 crore and ₹11 crore in cash.
  • The car is registered to Chetan Gaur, an associate of ex-transport constable Saurabh Sharma, who is under investigation for disproportionate assets and is currently in Dubai.
  • The discovery coincides with extensive raids by the Income Tax department and Lokayukta police targeting builders and government officials involved in alleged corruption.
  • Raids on the properties of Saurabh Sharma revealed ₹3 crore in cash, 2 quintals of silver, gold worth ₹50 lakh, and property documents hidden across multiple locations.
  • Investigators suspect links between the seized assets and a broader network involving prominent politicians, bureaucrats, and real estate developers.