Bora’s assets 400 times more than her known income: Assam chief minister

Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said arrested Assam Civil Service officer Nupur Bora has amassed assets 400 times her known sources of income.

“We think just suspension or dismissal from the job would not suffice. We have to ensure penal measures through the legal process,” Sarma told reporters on the sidelines of a programme in Baksa district.

He said several others were also involved, and they are being questioned. “It is my request to the public to inform us if any official asks for bribe,” he said.

Bora was arrested by the CM’s Special Vigilance Cell on Monday following extensive searches at her residences. Authorities uncovered over Rs 92.50 lakh in cash and ornaments valued at nearly Rs 1.5 crore. Bora, who was serving as the circle officer in Goraimari, Kamrup district, at the time of her arrest, was presented in court on Tuesday and has been remanded in three-day police custody.

Sarma said Bora was under surveillance for last six months when she authorised an illegal land transfer deal.

CM’s Special Vigilance Cell SP Rosie Kalita said the arrested officer has two plots at Beltola and Jalukbari and three flats in her name at Gotanagar in the city.