Assam Civil Services (ACS) officer Nupur Bora and Surajit Bora have been sent to three-day custody to the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell as part of an ongoing probe into corruption and financial irregularities. The move follows raids that uncovered unaccounted cash and jewellery linked to the accused.
Our correspondent reports that searches were conducted at multiple premises, including residences in Guwahati and Barpeta. Officials confirmed the recovery of over ₹1 crore in cash, gold ornaments, and property documents during the operations.
According to vigilance authorities, Nupur Bora is alleged to have played a key role in facilitating illegal land transactions while posted in Barpeta. Our correspondent adds that Surajit Bora, a revenue official, was reportedly working in collusion with her to push through questionable land transfers.
Our correspondent reports that the vigilance cell secured custody after presenting case evidence in court, citing possession of assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The accused are now being interrogated for further details on their alleged role in land and revenue scams.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated that his government follows a policy of zero tolerance toward corruption in public service. Our correspondent adds that this action is seen as a strong message to bureaucrats and revenue officials that malpractice will be met with strict scrutiny.
The vigilance team is expected to interrogate the officers, trace financial transactions, and examine seized records during the remand period. Investigators are also probing whether additional individuals or networks were involved in the illegal land deals.
The arrests have stirred debate within bureaucratic and political circles, with public attention fixed on how this case may influence reforms in Assam’s land administration system.
