The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) in Bihar intensified its probe into the Rishu Shree tender scam with simultaneous raids in Patna. The residences of suspended IAS officers Abhilasha Sharma and Yogesh Sagar, along with premises linked to Pawan Kumar of Matre Seva Infra Private Limited, were searched. Documents, electronic devices, and records related to government contracts and financial transactions were scrutinized.
SVU teams conducted searches at various locations, including the government residence of Yogesh Sagar and the Nehru Path residence of Abhilasha Sharma. The raids aimed to uncover evidence linked to government tender allocations and potential irregularities. The investigation focuses on allegations of public officials favoring companies associated with the main accused, Rishu Shree, in exchange for kickbacks.
The suspended IAS officers, Sharma and Sagar, were reportedly absent during the search operations. Investigators seized several documents for further examination. The probe, triggered by the FIR filed by SVU, led to the suspension of the officers pending investigation. Rishu Shree, the prime accused, is in custody, providing information that has broadened the scope of the investigation.
Authorities are meticulously analyzing seized materials, including company records and financial documents, to unravel the alleged network of irregularities. The ongoing raids are expected to yield more evidence, shedding light on the extent of the purported scam. Further actions will be taken based on the evidence gathered as the investigation progresses.
