Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Assam ACS Officer Arrested in Corruption Probe
An Assam government officer, Nupur Borah, was arrested after an investigation.
She is accused of having a lot more money and property than she should.
Police found a large sum of cash and expensive jewelry.
She is also suspected of illegally transferring land.
Another person, a Lat Mandal, was also arrested in connection with the case.
The government is investigating, and the police have placed the accused in custody.
More people are expected to be questioned.
ACS officer Nupur Borah arrested for corruption and disproportionate assets.
₹92.5 lakh in cash recovered during search operations.
Estimated value of recovered jewelry is ₹1.5 crore.
She is accused of violating rules on land transfers while in Barpeta.
Surajit Deka, a Lat Mandal, was also arrested in connection to the case.
- Who
- ACS officer Nupur Borah and Surajit Deka (Lat Mandal)
- What
- Arrested for corruption, possessing assets far exceeding income, and facilitating illegal land transfers
- When
- Arrested, Sept 17, 2025, police custody initiated
- Where
- Guwahati and Barpeta, Assam
- Why
- Allegedly amassed wealth far exceeding her income and facilitated the transfer of land violating rules.
Accused Officer
Government
Charges
Accused Officer
The officer's perspective on the charges are not mentioned.
Government
The officer is accused of corruption, possessing disproportionate wealth and facilitating improper land transfers.
Land Transfers
Accused Officer
The officer's perspective on the land transfer is not mentioned.
Government
The government claims Bora facilitated illegal land transfers, violating rules regarding land located near heritage sites.
- Officer Involved
- Nupur Borah, Assam Civil Services
- Cash Recovered
- ₹92.5 lakh
- Jewelry Value
- ₹1.5 crore (estimated)
- Location of Arrest
- Guwahati, Assam
- Allegations
- Possession of disproportionate assets, illegal land transfer, corruption
- Bribe Received
- ₹9.5 lakh (online)
- Accused in Custody
- 3-day police custody
Sources
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