CBI Investigates Telecom Officer Kunj Bihari Sharma for Disproportionate Assets
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against an Indian Telecom Service (ITS) Officer, Kunj Bihari Sharma, and others on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets.
Details of the Case
Kunj Bihari Sharma, an ITS officer from the 1999 batch, is accused of amassing assets in his name and in the names of his family members, including his wife and mother, as well as a HUF company. These assets are located in Jaipur, Ajmer, and other places in Rajasthan.
Allegations
It is alleged that Sharma acquired assets worth approximately Rs 1,48,83,998, which are disproportionate to his known sources of income, during the period from 2014 to January 2017.
Searches and Findings
Searches were conducted at five locations, including Jaipur, Ajmer, and Ahmedabad (Gujarat), at the official and residential premises of the accused. These searches led to the recovery of incriminating documents and Rs 2.5 lakh from Sharma’s residence in Ajmer.
Further investigation is currently underway.
Doubts Revealed
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s main agency for investigating serious crimes like corruption and fraud.
Telecom Officer -: A Telecom Officer is a person who works in the telecommunications sector, which involves phone and internet services.
Disproportionate Assets -: Disproportionate Assets means having more money and property than what one can legally earn. It usually suggests corruption or illegal activities.
Kunj Bihari Sharma -: Kunj Bihari Sharma is the name of the officer being investigated. He worked in the Indian Telecom Service.
Rs 1.48 crore -: Rs 1.48 crore is a large amount of money in Indian currency, equal to 14.8 million rupees.
Rajasthan -: Rajasthan is a state in India, known for its deserts and palaces.
Incriminating documents -: Incriminating documents are papers that can prove someone did something illegal.
Rs 2.5 lakh -: Rs 2.5 lakh is another amount of money in Indian currency, equal to 250,000 rupees.
