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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Saturday conducted extensive search operations at multiple properties belonging to retired CB-CID inspector Premvir Singh Rana in Saharanpur. The raids were part of an investigation into allegations that Rana had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income during his service. Corruption case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act According to vigilance officials, the operation followed the registration of a corruption case under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). The case, numbered 04/2025, was registered at the Vigilance Police Station, Meerut Sector, after a departmental inquiry found Rana guilty of accumulating wealth beyond his legitimate income. Senior vigilance officers supervised the operation, which involved four dedicated teams executing court-issued search warrants. The raids targeted Rana’s residential properties and farmhouse located in Brijesh Nagar and Shekhpura village, both in Saharanpur district. Valuables and assets seized during seven-hour operation During the seven-hour search, officials seized furniture worth ₹71,500, gold jewellery valued at ₹20.59 lakh, and household articles worth ₹7.18 lakh. Investigators also uncovered details of multiple immovable properties registered under Rana’s name, indicating significant unexplained wealth. Rana is reported to own: A house worth ₹1.20 crore, Another residence valued at ₹1.5 crore, A third house worth ₹80 lakh, and A luxurious farmhouse in Shekhpura, estimated to be worth over ₹10.5 crore. Officials said the total estimated value of his assets far exceeds the legitimate income he earned during his government service. Investigation continues into sources of wealth Vigilance officers are now verifying property ownership documents, bank account statements, and transaction records to determine the exact scale of disproportionate assets. The agency is also investigating whether any properties were acquired under benami (proxy) ownership. A senior vigilance officer said, “Preliminary findings suggest that the value of the assets accumulated by the retired inspector is substantially higher than what could be justified through his known sources of income. Further inquiry is underway to establish the trail of funds and any potential involvement of associates.” The seized valuables have been documented, and detailed reports will be forwarded to the Directorate of Vigilance for further action. Authorities are also considering steps to freeze assets pending the outcome of the investigation. Background on vigilance crackdown The case is part of the Uttar Pradesh government’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, which has intensified scrutiny of retired and serving officials suspected of illicit enrichment. Over the past few years, several high-ranking police and administrative officers have faced similar vigilance probes. Officials noted that the state vigilance department has been actively monitoring cases where lifestyle and asset holdings appear inconsistent with declared income levels. Such actions are intended to reinforce transparency and accountability in public service.
