A team led by excise secretary Amitabh Kaushal arrived in Bokaro on Friday to investigate alleged illegal withdrawals from the Bokaro treasury. The team is headed by Amitabh Kaushal, principal secretary of the Excise and Prohibition Department. Acting on directives from the state government, the team began examining records related to treasury operations and police department expenditure.
Investigation Details
Officials stated that the district administration and police authorities have already submitted several key documents sought by the committee for scrutiny. Kaushal said, “The team has been conducting a detailed examination of financial and administrative records since morning. Additional clarifications and supplementary documents have also been sought from concerned departments, which are expected to be furnished shortly.”
The inquiry is being carried out based on the Jharkhand Treasury Code, Police Manual, Jharkhand Finance Rules, and various financial guidelines issued by the finance department over time. The committee reportedly collected certified copies running into thousands of pages, which will be taken to Ranchi for a comprehensive review. Officials indicated that the team may visit Bokaro again if further verification becomes necessary.
Inspection of Offices
During the visit, the investigation team inspected the office of the superintendent of police at Camp-II. Members reviewed the accounts section, head clerk chamber, accountant office, and general branch to understand procedural handling of salary-related transactions. The team also inspected the Bokaro treasury office, including bill receipt sections and other operational rooms linked to financial processing.
Documents Collected
Documents taken for investigation include records on sanctioned and working police force strength, budget allocation files, district force registers, master rolls, salary memorandums, establishment records, withdrawal and expenditure officials’ details, temporary ID records, bank account details, provident fund records, newly appointed and retired employees’ data, employee master databases, and high-value salary account transaction details.
Personnel Involved
Senior officials from the finance department, NIC, Accountant General’s office, district administration, and Bokaro police were present. Three persons deployed at the SP Bokaro office have been sent to judicial custody.
