SVU raids Gopalganj ADM Rajeshwari Pandey’s office and residence over alleged disproportionate assets and land-related irregularities. Probe continues
Gopalganj, Bihar News: The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) conducted searches at the office and government residence of Gopalganj Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rajeshwari Pandey on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of an investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets and suspected irregularities involving land-related decisions.
According to the available report, the searches were carried out at the Gopalganj Collectorate and her official residence. A team led by Vigilance Deputy Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Akela reportedly examined documents and official records at the residence for approximately seven hours.
Investigators recovered several documents during the search. Their relevance and contents will need to be examined before any conclusions can be drawn about the allegations or the assets under investigation.
No detailed official statement about the documents recovered or the findings of the searches was available in the supplied report.
SVU Investigates Alleged Disproportionate Assets
The investigation follows a complaint alleging that Rajeshwari Pandey had acquired assets worth significantly more than her known sources of income. The complaint reportedly alleged that the assets were approximately 100% higher than her known income.
The SVU is examining the allegations and the relevant financial and property records. The searches were conducted after the complaint was reportedly verified by the investigating agency.
The alleged discrepancy between assets and known income has not been established as a proven fact. The outcome will depend on the examination of records and the findings of the investigation.
Land-Related Irregularities Also Under Scrutiny
The complaint reportedly includes allegations of irregularities in certain land-related decisions. It was alleged that orders concerning land worth crores of rupees were manipulated in collusion with individuals described as land mafias.
The investigating team is examining property documents and other records in connection with these allegations.
The allegations have not been independently established in the information available for this report. Further details will depend on official disclosures by the investigating agency and the progress of the inquiry.
Who Is Rajeshwari Pandey?
Rajeshwari Pandey is a Bihar Administrative Service officer who was selected through the 47th BPSC batch, according to the supplied report. She is originally from Thohsan village in the Karghar area of Rohtas district, Bihar.
Before her posting as ADM in Gopalganj, she reportedly served in several administrative roles, including Senior Deputy Collector in Purnia, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Planning and Development Department, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Dhamdaha, ADM in Barsoi and a disaster management-related position in Motihari.
These previous assignments formed part of her administrative career before her posting in Gopalganj.
What Happens Next in the SVU Investigation?
The next stage of the investigation will involve examining the documents and records collected during the searches. The findings may help investigators assess the allegations concerning assets and land-related decisions.
Any determination about the nature or extent of alleged irregularities will depend on the evidence and the official findings of the SVU.
As of the information available for this report, the investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against Rajeshwari Pandey should not be treated as proven.
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