Assam Civil Service officer held in disproportionate assets case
The Hindu
CM’s Vigilance Cell found 89 landed properties in his and two wives’ names
An Assam Civil Service officer was arrested on Tuesday for acquiring assets allegedly disproportionate to his known sources of income. An inquiry by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell revealed 89 landed properties registered in the name of Saibar Rahma and his two wives. Their market value was estimated to be more than ₹100 crore. An official statement said moveable and immoveable assets valued at more than ₹6.38 crore were found in Mr. Rahman’s name. About 95% of these assets were acquired by illegal and corrupt means, the statement added.
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