Lokayukta raids properties of cooperative society manager in Dhar:Built ₹4.5-crore estate over 40 years; lawful earnings pegged at just ₹1.20 crore

A Lokayukta team raided the properties of Govardhan Lal Maru, a manager at the Aadim Jati Seva Sahakari Sanstha in Labariya village, Dhar. The 12-hour operation uncovered assets worth more than Rs 4.69 crore, far beyond his legitimate income of about Rs 1.20 crore. The investigation is still ongoing. Raid lasts 12 hours The raid began at 5:30 AM on Wednesday.It continued for about 12 hours and ended at 5:30 PM.Officials examined his movable and immovable assets. Search at 3 locations A team of 65 officers in 18 vehicles reached Labariya early in the morning.Raids took place at three spots: A single-storey house and a large cattle shed were also found inside the farmhouse area. Cash and jewellery seized The team recovered cash and valuables, including: The total value of assets found so far is estimated at more than Rs 4.5 crore. Legitimate income much lower Investigators found that Maru owns several immovable properties, including more than 30 bighas of agricultural land. According to records: Thus, his legitimate income comes to roughly Rs 1.20 crore. The assets found during the raid are many times higher. Complaint found correct DSP Sunil Talan said the complaint about disproportionate assets was verified and found valid.A joint team then carried out the action. A panchnama of the seized items is being prepared.Scrutiny of documents continues, and action will carry on until the investigation is complete.