Patna: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police has launched simultaneous searches at five locations linked to Planning and Development Department Executive Engineer Narad Kumar Das in an alleged disproportionate assets case.
The searches began on Thursday, October 8, following registration of a case under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Around Rs 50 lakh in cash was reportedly recovered from one of the residences during the operation. Officials are also examining property documents, bank records, investment papers and other financial documents.
The final details of the seizure are expected after the searches are completed.
EOU Alleges Rs 83.53 Lakh in Disproportionate Assets
According to the Bihar Police Headquarters, a case was registered against Narad Kumar Das as Case No. 28/26 dated October 7, 2026.
The case has been registered under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, as amended in 2018, concerning alleged possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income.
The preliminary investigation reportedly found evidence of Rs 83.53 lakh in disproportionate assets, which was assessed to be around 64.93 per cent above his known lawful income.
On the basis of the preliminary findings, the EOU obtained search warrants from the Special Court (Vigilance), Patna.
Rs 50 Lakh Cash Reportedly Recovered
The reported recovery of around Rs 50 lakh in cash from one of the residences has become a key part of the ongoing investigation.
The EOU is examining the source of the cash and whether it can be linked to the assets and financial transactions under scrutiny.
Investigators are also checking bank accounts, land and property records, investments and other financial transactions as part of the probe.
Five Locations Under Search
Separate EOU teams launched searches at the following locations:
- Hanuman Path, Tilkamanjhi, Bhagalpur — the ancestral residence.
- Belan Bazar, Bengali Tola, Kasim Bazar, Munger — a residence.
- Local Area Engineering Organisation Works Division, Munger — the government office.
- Radhika Apartment, Naya Tola, Kazi Mohammadpur, Muzaffarpur — a flat.
- Kusumpuram locality, Rupaspur, Patna — a residence.
Special teams led by officers at the deputy superintendent of police level are conducting the searches, according to the police headquarters.
Property and Financial Records Being Examined
The investigation is not limited to cash recovery. EOU teams are also searching for land and property documents, banking records, investment details and other financial evidence.
The agency is examining whether the assets identified during the preliminary investigation can be explained through the engineer’s known sources of income.
Investigators are also looking into the alleged manner in which the disproportionate assets were acquired and whether any other individuals or channels were involved.
Engineer Originally From Bhagalpur
Narad Kumar Das is originally from Hanuman Path in Tilkamanjhi, Bhagalpur, and was posted in Munger, according to the information cited in the case.
The simultaneous searches across four districts form part of the EOU’s investigation into the alleged disproportionate assets.
Searches Still Underway
The searches at all five locations were continuing at the time of the report.
The final seizure list, including details of cash, documents and other material recovered during the operation, is expected after the searches are completed.
The EOU will assess the evidence collected from the locations and financial records before taking further action in the case.
