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Rajasthan IAS-IPS Couple Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Villa Deals
IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal and IPS officer Prashakha Mathur face an anti-corruption probe regarding alleged acquisition of 40 villas at below-market prices.
Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has initiated a probe into senior civil servants Shikhar Agrawal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, and his wife Prashakha Mathur, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. The couple is under scrutiny concerning the alleged purchase of 40 villas at prices reportedly below market value.
Reports indicate that Mr. Agrawal and Ms. Mathur are alleged to have each acquired 10 villas at the Ananta resort in Bujhda, Udaipur. These specific acquisitions are said to have occurred in March 2026, with each property valued at ₹15 lakh.
The core of the ACB's investigation centres on whether Mr. Agrawal potentially misused his official position. The bureau is examining if he extended undue favours to the resort company involved in the sale of these properties, particularly in light of the alleged below-market pricing of the villas.
In connection with the ongoing villa purchase probe, Ms. Prashakha Mathur has reportedly been placed on "awaiting posting order" (APO). The investigation continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the transactions and the conduct of the officials involved.
The scrutiny highlights concerns regarding transparency and integrity in property dealings involving public servants, with the ACB's findings anticipated to shed further light on the allegations.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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