Bhopal:
Madhya Pradesh’s bhopal is at the center of one of the most sensational corruption cases in recent history. The discovery of 52 kilograms of gold and Rs 11 crore in cash from an abandoned car have raised a simple question: who does it belong to?
Saurabh Sharma, A Former Constable in the Madhya Pradesh Transport Department, is at the heart of a multi -Gency probe involving the enforcement directorate (Ed), Intel Igence (DRI), and the Lokayukta Police .
Empire Unraved
Saurabh Sharma’s downfall began with a December 2024 raid, which unhearse assets Worth near Rs 8 Crore, Including Cash, Jewelery, and Property Documents. Then a White Toyota Innova, Abandoned in the Mendori Jungle Near Bhopal, was found to control 52 kg of gold and Rs 11 Crore in Cash.
What started as a corruption investment into a single officer has been expected a wider network of corrupt involving Senior Government Officers and Real Estate Dealings Across Madhya Pradesh.
Contradictions
Adding to the confusion, court documents Reveled Major Discrepancies in the Lokayukta’s reporting of the seized assets. While Early Claims Sugged RS 7.98 Crore in Cash Was Recovered, A DSP-Live Officer Later Stated The Seizure was only Rs 55 Lakh, Along with Jewelery and Silver.
These inconsistencies have raised questions of negligence – or deliberate misreprestation – in the anti -corruption body’s probe. The ed has taken over key aspects of the problem, citing passible violations under the prevention of money laundering act (PMLA).
The Missing Owner of the ‘Golden Car’
Despite Multiple Agencies Investigating The Case, No one has come forward to claim the abandoned treasure. The car was registered to chetan singh gaur, a close associate of sharma, but gaur has denied any involvement, stating he had merely lent the vehicle to a driver who has been identified.
CCTV Footage Captured The Car Near Sharma’s Residence on the night of the raids. Yet, The Lokayukta Failed to Intercept The Vehicle, Allowing it to be Abandoned Later. This has been to speech that insiskers may have tipped off key suspects, giving them time to move incriminating evidence.
The ‘Golden Network’
The Investigation Has Now Expanded Beyond Madhya Pradesh, with Agency Possible Links to Illegal Gold Smugggling. Sharma’s Financial Dealings Indicate Connections to Dubai, Switzerland, and Australia.
Transactions Worth Rs 100 Crore Have Surked, Implicating Transport Officials Across 52 Districts.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh has Demanded A Judicial Probe Led by the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. In a letter to prime minister narendra modi, mr singh criticized the handling of the case and called for exclusive control of the Investigation by the ED and its department.
In Response, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Defended His Administration, Stating, “Our Government has always a print a printle aganst corruption. Aating Corruption at Every Level. “
For now, Saurabh Sharma and His Associates, Chetan Gaur and Sharad Jaiswal, Remain in Judicial Custody. But key questions remain unanswred:
Who Owned The Gold and Cash?
