Saurabh Sharma, a former constable of the Transport Department, has been arrested by the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Lokayukta in a case involving illicit wealth accumulation. Despite the significant focus on his properties, the SPE is yet to probe his extortion activities at check posts, where Sharma allegedly made a fortune.
Sources suggest that Sharma’s wealth was built through extortion at Transport Department check posts, but surprisingly, no department officials have been questioned so far. As a public servant, Sharma’s residential premises were raided, raising questions about how he amassed such a large sum of money. However, the SPE has yet to investigate this angle thoroughly.
While Sharma’s accomplices, Chetan and Sharad, were arrested after his detention, attention seems to be focused on investments in companies linked to Sharma’s family and associates, rather than the broader Transport Department scam. According to insiders, there is strong evidence suggesting collusion between Sharma and department officials, but these individuals have been largely ignored in the investigation.
This raises concerns about the full extent of the corruption in the Transport Department, which could implicate many public servants if the probe expands to include the check post extortion scheme.
