A chief engineer in the irrigation department of Telangana was raided on Friday over allegations that his wealth far exceeds his legal sources of income. The state anti-corruption bureau alleges that officials found assets worth Rs 10 crore in the homes and bank lockers of Suresh Kumar.
Kumar, who has been in the irrigation department for over 30 years, dismissed the allegations saying the cash and jewellery found in his house belong to his son and daughter, who live abroad. He claims he does not own more than Rs 10 lakh.
A large amount of gold, silver and cash were found at his home in Somajiguda, said the police. Searches were also carried out at the residences of his relatives in Karimnagar and Prodattur in Cuddapah district.
Mr Kumar is due to retire in July 2019.
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