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Crime
Lokayukta raids Satpura Tiger Reserve assistant director, finds Rs 7.60 crore assets
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:45 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta conducted a raid on the residences of Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, assistant director of Satpura Tiger Reserve, uncovering assets worth Rs 7.60 crore that exceed his declared income.
The Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh has carried out a surprise inspection of the homes of Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, who serves as the assistant director of Satpura Tiger Reserve. The operation was aimed at probing allegations of disproportionate assets against the official.
During the raid, investigators discovered property and financial holdings that together amount to approximately Rs 7.60 crore, a figure that the Lokayukta says exceeds Sharma's known sources of income. The seized assets are being catalogued as part of a formal case of wealth beyond means.
Authorities have informed the reserve administration that the matter will be pursued under the state's anti-corruption statutes. Sharma has not yet made a public comment, and the Lokayukta has indicated that further legal steps will follow based on the evidence gathered.
The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of public officials in Madhya Pradesh, especially those holding key positions in wildlife conservation institutions.
During the raid, investigators discovered property and financial holdings that together amount to approximately Rs 7.60 crore, a figure that the Lokayukta says exceeds Sharma's known sources of income. The seized assets are being catalogued as part of a formal case of wealth beyond means.
Authorities have informed the reserve administration that the matter will be pursued under the state's anti-corruption statutes. Sharma has not yet made a public comment, and the Lokayukta has indicated that further legal steps will follow based on the evidence gathered.
The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of public officials in Madhya Pradesh, especially those holding key positions in wildlife conservation institutions.