Rajasthan: IPS officer taken off post days after IAS husband's removal amid ACB probe
The move follows an ACB probe that found prima facie evidence of undue benefits to a private hotel company in the 40-property case.
- On Saturday, the Rajasthan government placed senior IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on awaiting posting orders , intensifying scrutiny over alleged property irregularities involving her and her husband, IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal.
- Agrawal, the additional chief secretary of industries, was placed on APO on October 28 after the Anti-Corruption Bureau authorized a detailed investigation into allegations he misused his position to benefit a private company.
- Investigators allege Agrawal facilitated special financial packages for Goyal Fashions Pvt Ltd, while records indicate some of the 40 villas and cottages are registered in Mathur's name.
- Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanded a probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, stating that merely placing the two officers on APO was insufficient.
- Under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the ACB continues examining property transactions and potential state losses, including allegations that 20 villas were registered in Agrawal's name on March 27.
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36 Villas, 2 Cities, Rs 5 Crore: Rajasthan IAS-IPS Couple Under Probe
The investigation will examine the alleged links between IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who until recently served as Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, and the directors of Goyal Fashions Private Limited, which operates hotels and resorts under the Ananta brand.
Rajasthan Puts IPS Officer Prashakha Mathur On APO Amid ACB Probe Against Husband
Rajasthan government places IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on APO in Jaipur days after similar action against husband IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who faces an ACB probe over alleged irregularities in 40 villas and cottages.
Rajasthan: IPS officer taken off post days after IAS husbands removal amid ACB probe - The Tribune
The Rajasthan government on Saturday placed senior IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on awaiting posting orders (APO), days after similar action was taken against her husband, IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who is facing an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation over alleged irregularities in the purchase of 40 villas and cottages.
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