Bihar DSP's Rs 80 Crore Empire: Plot to Girlfriend, Thar to Maid, Shakes State

• Former Kishanganj SDPO Gautam Kumar amassed approximately Rs 80 crore in disproportionate assets, equivalent to 1.25 lakh Biharis' monthly earnings.
• Investigations by EOU and ED revealed properties including a hotel in Gangtok, a tea garden in Mirik, and land in Nepal and Forbesganj.
• Benami properties were allegedly purchased in the names of his wife, maid, and a female friend; maid reportedly drove a Thar.
• Call Detail Records showed Gautam Kumar and Kishanganj SHO Rajnish Kumar communicated 40-50 times daily, bringing Rajnish under ED's scanner.
• Gautam Kumar removed from field posting, suspension proposed; ED to seize properties soon as raids uncover widespread corruption.

Key Question Answered

Could more police officers face investigation in Bihar?

It is possible that more police officers could face investigation in Bihar, stemming from allegations of a "kidnapping industry" originating from a policing strategy gone wrong.