Bihar bureaucrat couple’s premises searched, Vigilance uncovers Rs 80 lakh, 48 watches

The agency said seven immovable properties acquired between 2017 and 2026 in the names of Diwakar and his wife have been identified. These include two flats in a premium multi-tower gated society in Danapur, three plots measuring a total of 11.7 decimals in Phulwari Sharif, and two plots measuring 24 decimals in Begusarai.

The searches were carried out by four Vigilance teams after warrants were obtained from the Special Vigilance Court, Patna. (Express photo)

Their value, as per the purchase deeds, has been put at Rs 2.92 crore, officials said. The searches were carried out by four Vigilance teams after warrants were obtained from the Special Vigilance Court, Patna.

The premises included a residence in Patna, the offices of both officials, and the couple’s residence in Begusarai.

“Cash amounting to Rs 70.53 lakh was recovered from the Patna flat and Rs 9.44 lakh from Begusarai. Jewellery comprising gold, silver and diamond ornaments recovered from the two locations was provisionally valued at Rs 23.89 lakh and Rs 28.70 lakh, respectively,” an officer said.

Their value, as per the purchase deeds, has been put at Rs 2.92 crore, officials said. (Express photo)

The bureau also reported recovery of 48 watches from different companies, provisionally valued at about Rs 6.01 lakh.

“Action is being taken to freeze their two bank accounts,” the agency said.

“The two Danapur flats were undergoing plywood and wooden interior work when they were searched. Their value will be assessed by the Technical Examination Cell,” according to a bureau official.

Their value, as per the purchase deeds, has been put at Rs 2.92 crore, officials said. (Express photo)

Joined govt service as teacher

According to Vigilance officials, Diwakar joined government service as a teacher in 2000 and subsequently served as DPRO, Saran, SDC in Katihar and Darbhanga, PGRO in Saharsa, SDM in Samastipur, and SDC in Gaya and Patna. “He became ADM (Supply), Patna, in October 2025,” the officer said.

An official said that Sweety, a 2013-batch sub-registrar, served in Teghra from 2013 to 2017, Haveli Kharagpur from 2017 to 2021, and Sakra from 2021 to 2024 before being posted in Danapur in 2024. The Vigilance Investigation Bureau said further investigation is underway.