The entire seizure of unaccounted gold and cash is estimated to be worth over Rs 50 crore, sources added.Importantly, one of two properties being searched by the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment in Bhopal since Thursday too belongs to a man named Chandan Singh Gaur, which suggests that the seizure of gold and cash on the outskirts of Bhopal, may have links with the ex-transport department constable-turned real estate businessman Saurabh Sharma and his close aide Chandan Singh Gaur.The raids by the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment at the houses and offices of Sharma and Gaur, have so far led to undeclared immovable assets, including cash and jewellery worth around 8 crores.“The immovable properties seized during the raids at the two premises of Sharma and Gaur (in one of the poshest areas of Bhopal), include 2.34 quintal silver worth over Rs 2.10 crore,” a source forming part of the anti-corruption watchdog’s ongoing search confided to TNIE.Importantly, Saurabh Sharma, who served as a constable in the state transport department for around 12 years, took voluntary retirement from service (VRS) a year back. Even before voluntarily quitting the constable’s job (which he got on compassionate grounds following father’s death), Sharma had ventured into the real estate business.According to key sources privy to the developments, Sharma who had amassed properties across the state through illegal activities, is believed to have strong connections with rich and influential people in the state, including some former bureaucrats and cops.
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