A coordinated search operation across five locations linked to road construction department engineer Vijay Kumar in Bihar has uncovered assets far exceeding his known sources of earnings. Preliminary investigations show that Vijay Kumar and his wife, Rani Kumari, accumulated illicit assets worth 3 crore 28 lakh 70 thousand 600 rupees, representing approximately 140 percent more wealth than their legitimate government income would permit. The identified holdings include immovable assets valued at 3 crore 8 lakh 75 thousand rupees.
The simultaneous operation spanned properties across Patna, Saharsa, and Aurangabad. The premises placed under search included the Sai Sharnam residential complex situated on Gola Road in Danapur, Patna; the road construction department official office and residential quarters in Saharsa; the engineer's ancestral residence located in Brahman Toli under the Daudnagar police station limits in Aurangabad district; and flat 303 in Prema Residency apartment in Mahesh Nagar under the Patliputra police station in Patna.
Cash Bundles Flung From Apartment Windows on Gola Road
During the operation at the Sai Sharnam residence on Gola Road in Danapur, unusual scenes unfolded before the search team could gain entry. Local residents reported that when officials knocked on the door of the flat, occupants hesitated to open it. In the intervening moments, individuals inside began throwing bundles of currency notes out through the windows into the open surroundings. The thrown cash packets were immediately recovered and impounded by officials stationed outside.
Upon securing entry into the flat, search teams found additional bundles of currency concealed inside multiple administrative office files. The search at the Sai Sharnam residence yielded 31 lakh 42 thousand rupees in hard cash. Officials also seized bank documents reflecting 10 lakh rupees held across two banks, gold and silver jewelry valued at over 23 lakh rupees, and multiple insurance and investment folios associated with entities including LIC and Tata AIG.
Nine Bank Accounts and Vehicles Under Scrutiny
A review of banking records revealed that the couple maintained nine prominent accounts across two major public sector lenders. These comprised seven accounts with State Bank of India and two accounts with Bank of Baroda, holding an aggregate balance of 1 crore 29 lakh 46 thousand rupees. The assets registered under their names also included two personal vehicles, specifically a Mahindra Scorpio and a Hyundai i10 car. Officials noted that the currently tallied figure of 3 crore 28 lakh 70 thousand rupees in illicit assets could rise as auditing proceeds.
Portfolio of Multi-Storey Buildings, Land Plots, and Flats
The verification of property deeds revealed substantial investments in real estate by Vijay Kumar and Rani Kumari. The documentation confirmed ownership of one apartment and three land plots, with two plots hosting multi-storey structures under the Sai Sharnam name, consisting of a three-storey building and a six-storey building.
The identified immovable properties encompass the following locations
- Prema Residency Flat: Flat number 303 located within the Prema Residency apartment complex in Mahesh Nagar, Patliputra police station limits, Patna.
- Six-Storey Building on Gola Road: A six-storey residential building registered under Vijay Kumar's name on Gola Road in Danapur.
- Sai Sharnam Three-Storey House: A three-storey residence named Sai Sharnam located in the Vastuganga Colony on Gola Road.
- Residential Land Plots: A plot under Rani Kumari's name in the Ramjaipal Nagar Cooperative Housing Construction Society on Gola Road, Patna; an additional plot situated in the Sahjadpur Mauza in Danapur; and another land parcel in Ramjaipal Nagar from North Danapur.
Service Record Spanning Since 2004 Under Scanner
Background checks indicate that Vijay Kumar officially entered government service on December 22, 2004. Over the course of his professional tenure, he held administrative and engineering postings across Patna, Gaya, Saharsa, and other districts. Investigators allege that during these assignments, assets were systematically amassed through corrupt channels, vastly eclipsing the compensation provided by his official salary and other legitimate financial sources.
