Patna: National President of the Janshakti Janata Dal, Tej Pratap Yadav has lodged a police complaint alleging the theft of Rs 20 lakh in cash, gold jewellery and several electronic devices from his official residence at 42 Harding Road in Patna.
The complaint was filed at the Sachivalaya Police Station, where Tej Pratap Yadav accused his personal assistant, Motilal Rai, a resident of Vaishali district, of carrying out the theft. Police have begun an investigation into the allegations.
Cash, Jewellery and Electronic Devices Reported Missing
According to the written complaint, Rs 20 lakh kept as party funds in a cupboard at the residence went missing on June 22. Tej Pratap Yadav also reported the disappearance of a gold chain weighing approximately two tolas, a gold ring, four pen drives and two hard disks.
The list of missing items further includes an iPad, a MacBook, a Lenovo laptop and four iPhone Pro Max smartphones.
Police officials visited the residence after receiving information about the incident and inspected the premises. Tej Pratap Yadav reportedly briefed investigators and pointed out locations relevant to the inquiry.
Witnesses Mentioned in Complaint
In the FIR, Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that Motilal Rai entered or exited the premises carrying a bag on the night of June 22.
He claimed that his driver, Anil Yadav, and another individual identified as Vishal saw Rai scaling the boundary wall of the residence at around 11.30 pm while carrying a bag. Both individuals have been cited as witnesses in the complaint.
Tej Pratap Yadav has sought the arrest of the accused and recovery of the allegedly stolen property.
Police Investigation Underway
Police said the matter is being investigated and that further action will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
“A complaint regarding the theft has been received. The police are investigating the entire matter seriously. Further action will be taken after considering all the facts. The situation will become clear only after the investigation is concluded,” DSP Dr Anu said.
Not the First Theft Complaint
This is not the first theft allegation linked to Tej Pratap Yadav’s residence. In 2022, he had reported a separate theft involving cash and other belongings from the same residence. At that time, he had accused a caretaker identified as Chandan of involvement in the incident.
Security Concerns Raised
The latest complaint has once again drawn attention to security arrangements at government residences and the handling of access by staff and associates.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not yet announced any arrests in connection with the case.
