A major vigilance operation in Uttar Pradesh has uncovered a large cache of cash, gold, silver and financial records from properties linked to former Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Lalit Kumar. Investigators reportedly recovered around ₹1.62 crore in cash, nearly 13 kilograms of gold, about 9 kilograms of silver and documents connected to multiple investments and real estate holdings. The discovery has intensified scrutiny over alleged disproportionate assets and possible corruption during his tenure.
Officials said the search extended beyond ordinary inspections as teams reportedly found concealed storage compartments inside furniture, false ceilings and walls. Secret lockers and hidden chambers allegedly contained valuables and financial records that are now being examined. The recovered documents include details of bank deposits, fixed deposits, mutual fund investments and property ownership, which investigators will verify against known sources of income.
Investigation Expands to Financial Network and Property Records
The vigilance probe has now shifted from the recovered valuables to tracing the origin of the assets. Authorities are examining transactions, investment records and property purchases across multiple cities to determine whether the wealth was acquired legally. Digital evidence and financial documents seized during the raid are expected to play a key role in the investigation.
Investigators are also looking into whether the alleged asset accumulation involved a wider network of associates or intermediaries. Forensic analysis of the seized records, banking transactions and ownership documents will help establish the source of funds and identify any additional individuals connected to the case. Officials have indicated that the investigation remains ongoing, with further legal action likely after verification of the recovered evidence.