Lokayukta Seizes ₹2.3 million Cash and 1.6 kg Gold from Satpura Tiger Reserve Assistant Director’s Homes in Pachmarhi, MP

The Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh conducted a surprise inspection of the two residences belonging to the assistant director of Satpura Tiger Reserve in the hill town of Pachmarhi. The operation was part of an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities within the forest department.
During the search, officials recovered cash amounting to approximately ₹2.3 million (23 lakh rupees) and a cache of gold weighing around 1.6 kilograms. Both items were seized and logged as evidence.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the source of the cash or gold, but the seizure underscores growing scrutiny over financial misconduct in wildlife management agencies. The Lokayukta’s office said the investigation will continue to determine any violations of law.
No arrests were reported at the time of the raid, and the assistant director has not been publicly commented on.
The incident adds to a series of recent anti-corruption actions targeting public officials across the state.