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Crime
Rajasthan IPS Officer Put on APO in Villa Purchase Investigation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:01 AM
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A senior Rajasthan police officer has been placed on an administrative pending order as authorities probe his purchase of a villa, according to the Hindustan Times.
The Rajasthan police department has placed an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer on an administrative pending order (APO) while a probe into his recent villa purchase is underway. The move follows preliminary findings that suggest possible irregularities in the acquisition process, prompting senior officials to suspend the officer pending further investigation.
Sources close to the case indicated that the officer's financial disclosures did not align with the declared source of funds for the property, raising concerns about potential misuse of power or corruption. The department has not disclosed the officer's name or the exact location of the villa, citing confidentiality and ongoing inquiry protocols.
The APO, a standard disciplinary measure, restricts the officer from performing official duties until the investigation concludes. Rajasthan's Home Department has assured that the inquiry will be thorough and impartial, and that any violations of service rules will be dealt with according to law. No further details have been released at this stage.
Sources close to the case indicated that the officer's financial disclosures did not align with the declared source of funds for the property, raising concerns about potential misuse of power or corruption. The department has not disclosed the officer's name or the exact location of the villa, citing confidentiality and ongoing inquiry protocols.
The APO, a standard disciplinary measure, restricts the officer from performing official duties until the investigation concludes. Rajasthan's Home Department has assured that the inquiry will be thorough and impartial, and that any violations of service rules will be dealt with according to law. No further details have been released at this stage.