Guwahati: The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell has arrested Assam’s Excise Department secretary Indreswar Kalita, ACS, following raids at his Guwahati residence.
The raid was conducted following a complaint filed with the anti-corruption cell regarding allegations of disproportionate assets.
As per reports, the Vigilance Cell on Wednesday raided his flat at Nirvana Apartment in Guwahati’s Sundarpur area.
Similar raids were also carried out at his property at Beltola and Bhetapara in the city.
The top excise official has been accused of accumulating wealth beyond his known sources of income.
The raid was initiated based on complaint number 2/24, registered with the CM’s Vigilance Cell.
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Kalita reportedly also owns land and other assets across the city.
Meanwhile, following his arrest, Kalita was taken for his medical examination, after which he was lodged at Panbazar police station.
Further investigation into the case is underway.
