Officer Accused of Illegally Acquiring Wealth, Involved in Suspected Land Scam Across Kamrup and Barpeta Districts
Overview: Assam Civil Officer Arrested in Vigilance Raid
In a major crackdown on alleged corruption in the Assam bureaucracy, Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Nupur Bora was arrested on Monday after nearly ₹2 crore in cash and gold was recovered from her properties.
The arrest follows months of surveillance by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell, which had received complaints about Bora’s alleged involvement in controversial land transactions in minority-dominated areas.
What Was Seized in the Raid?
During simultaneous raids at her residences in Guwahati and Barpeta, officials seized:
- ₹92 lakh in cash and jewellery worth nearly ₹1 crore from her Guwahati residence
- ₹10 lakh in cash from a rented house in Barpeta
- Several documents related to land ownership and deals
The total value of cash and jewellery recovered is close to ₹2 crore.
Who is Nupur Bora?
- Name: Nupur Bora
- Birth Date: March 31, 1989
- Hometown: Golaghat, Assam
- Education:
- Bachelor’s in English Literature from Gauhati University
- Attended Cotton College
- Previous Profession: Lecturer at District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
- Civil Services Career:
- Joined Assam Civil Service in 2019
- Served as Assistant Commissioner in Karbi Anglong (2019–2023)
- Circle Officer in Barpeta (2023)
- Recently posted as Circle Officer in Goroimari, Kamrup
Allegations Against Nupur Bora
According to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bora was under surveillance for six months due to:
- Irregular land transactions in minority-dominated regions
- Accepting bribes to illegally transfer land titles
- Possession of wealth disproportionate to her known income
“She transferred Hindu land to suspicious individuals for money when posted in Barpeta,” said CM Sarma.
Alleged Aide Also Under Investigation
The Special Vigilance Cell also raided the home of Surajit Deka, a Lat Mandal (land records official) in Barpeta. He is accused of:
- Colluding with Bora in land property deals
- Acquiring multiple plots of land in Barpeta under suspicious circumstances
- Acting as a middleman in illegal land transfers
Current Status of the Case
- Nupur Bora has been arrested
- Investigation is ongoing under the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell
- More raids and arrests are expected as the probe deepens
Key Highlights:
- Assam Civil Service officer caught with nearly ₹2 crore in cash and gold
- Accused of land scams, bribery, and illegal property dealings
- CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows strict action
- Officer was under long-term surveillance
