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Crime
Police Seize Rs 21.5 Cr Gold, Rs 28.5 Cr Cash from Bus Driver's House in WB
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 08:49 PM
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Police in West Bengal seized gold worth Rs 21.5 crore and cash amounting to Rs 28.5 crore from the residence of a bus driver.
Police officers in West Bengal conducted a search operation at the home of a local bus driver and seized gold jewellery worth Rs 21.5 crore. In addition, cash totaling Rs 28.5 crore was recovered from the premises.
The seizure was carried out following a warrant issued by the local police department. The assets were found in the driver’s residence, which is located in the state’s capital region.
The case has been forwarded to the anti‑corruption wing for further investigation. No charges have been filed yet, but the authorities are probing the source of the wealth.
The incident has drawn attention to the growing concern over illicit wealth accumulation among public transport workers in the state.
The seizure was carried out following a warrant issued by the local police department. The assets were found in the driver’s residence, which is located in the state’s capital region.
The case has been forwarded to the anti‑corruption wing for further investigation. No charges have been filed yet, but the authorities are probing the source of the wealth.
The incident has drawn attention to the growing concern over illicit wealth accumulation among public transport workers in the state.