Patna, July 28 (IANS) The Bihar Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids at multiple locations in Jamui as part of an investigation into alleged benami (proxy-owned) assets linked to Zila Parishad Chairperson Dulari Devi and her husband Guddu Yadav.
The operation was still underway at the time of filing this report.
According to an official, the EOU launched coordinated searches at the residences of Dulari Devi, Guddu Yadav, and four to five of their close associates.
The raids have attracted significant attention across the district.
The search operation is being conducted at several locations, including Guddu Yadav’s in-laws’ residence in Damarkola village under the Khaira police station area, his residence at the district headquarters, and the official Zila Parishad residence.
Investigators are examining documents, financial records, property-related papers, and other materials relevant to the probe.
Preliminary information indicates that the raids are part of an investigation into allegations of benami assets.
However, the EOU has not yet issued an official statement detailing the basis of the searches or the scope of the investigation.
The operation was continuing when this report was filed, and it remains unclear whether any incriminating documents, cash, valuables, or other evidence have been recovered.
Officials are expected to release further details after the search operation is completed.
Earlier on June 11, the EOU had conducted another raid at the properties of Manish Kumar — an accountant working at the Hajipur Municipal Council office in Vaishali — for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Preliminary investigations have revealed evidence of assets worth approximately Rs 2.02 crore in excess of his income.
According to the EOU, a case (Case No. 10/26, dated June 10, 2026) was registered against Manish Kumar at the Economic Offences Unit police station following the verification of information received from reliable sources.
The case has been registered under Sections 13(2) and 13(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018).
–IANS
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