Assam Civil Services Officer Raided: Rs 2 Crore Cash, Gold Seized From Nupur Bora's House

The Assam Police raided the residence of officer Nupur Bora, seizing ₹90 lakh in cash and gold ornaments worth ₹1 crore. The operation, supported by local activists, followed six months of surveillance due to alleged illegal land registrations and corruption.

The Assam Police Chief Minister's Vigilance team conducted a raid on the residence of Assam Civil Service officer Nupur Bora in Guwahati. They seized around ₹90 lakh in cash and gold ornaments valued at over ₹1 crore, totalling an estimated ₹2 crore. The operation was led by SP of CM Vigilance, Rosy Kalita, who confirmed multiple corruption allegations against Bora.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma disclosed that Bora had been under surveillance for six months. During her time as Circle Officer in Barpeta district, she allegedly facilitated illegal land registrations for suspected illegal settlers, referred to as "Miyaan" by the CM. Authorities were aware of her activities and had been monitoring her closely.

Corruption Allegations and Raid Details

The raid was initially planned for Sunday night but was postponed because Bora was not at home. She was reportedly staying at a guest house. The operation commenced early Monday morning when she returned to her Guwahati residence and later extended to three other locations linked to her.

Local activist group Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), led by Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, supported the state's case by filing a formal complaint against Bora. The complaint alleged that she maintained a "rate card" for various land-related services, with bribe amounts ranging from ₹1,500 for land maps to ₹2 lakh for name inclusion or cancellation in land records.

Surveillance and Investigation

Rosy Kalita stated that the cash and ornaments seized were part of a preliminary operation. She indicated that further investigations might uncover more shocking revelations and evidence. The authorities are determined to pursue this case thoroughly to ensure justice is served.

The Chief Minister emphasised that they had complete knowledge of Bora's activities throughout the surveillance period. This vigilance allowed them to gather substantial evidence before executing the raid, ensuring a strong case against her.