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Crime
Economic Offences Unit raids Transport Department SI's office in DA case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) conducted a raid on the premises of a Sub‑Inspector of the Transport Department as part of an ongoing DA investigation, officials said.
The Economic Offences Unit carried out a search operation at the office of a Sub‑Inspector belonging to the state's Transport Department. The raid is linked to a pending DA case, although details of the case have not been disclosed publicly.
According to sources familiar with the matter, EOU officials arrived in the early hours, secured the premises and began documenting evidence. The Sub‑Inspector's staff were escorted out while the investigative team examined documents, computers and other material that could be relevant to the investigation.
Law enforcement agencies have not released the names of the officials involved or the specific allegations under investigation. The raid underscores the continued focus of central agencies on financial irregularities across various government departments.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the Transport Department has not issued an official comment. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as the EOU proceeds with its inquiry.
The incident highlights the broader scrutiny of public officials in financial crime probes, reinforcing the message that alleged misconduct will be pursued irrespective of the department concerned.
According to sources familiar with the matter, EOU officials arrived in the early hours, secured the premises and began documenting evidence. The Sub‑Inspector's staff were escorted out while the investigative team examined documents, computers and other material that could be relevant to the investigation.
Law enforcement agencies have not released the names of the officials involved or the specific allegations under investigation. The raid underscores the continued focus of central agencies on financial irregularities across various government departments.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the Transport Department has not issued an official comment. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as the EOU proceeds with its inquiry.
The incident highlights the broader scrutiny of public officials in financial crime probes, reinforcing the message that alleged misconduct will be pursued irrespective of the department concerned.