Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment has seized cash, precious metals, jewellery and property documents during a raid on the Lucknow residence of former Agra Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Lalit Kumar in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
According to vigilance officials, searches conducted on July 7 and 8 at Kumar’s residence in Aliganj led to the recovery of ₹1.62 crore in cash, around 13 kg of gold, 9 kg of silver, and diamond-studded jewellery. The recovered gold, silver and ornaments have an estimated value of about ₹20 crore.
Investigators also recovered documents related to residential plots, houses, flat bookings and agricultural land in Lucknow, Noida, Barabanki and Raebareli. Records of investments exceeding ₹1 crore in bank deposits, post office schemes, mutual funds and fixed deposits were also seized.
The vigilance team further recovered two vehicles—a Toyota Innova and a Hyundai i20—along with a licensed revolver. Officials also found evidence of substantial expenditure on home interiors and household furnishings.
The Vigilance Establishment said a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against Kumar in 2024, and the investigation has been continuing under government directions.
Following the operation, the Director General of Police and the Director of Vigilance announced a ₹1 lakh reward for the Lucknow Sector vigilance team in recognition of the successful raid. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.
