Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Another Engineer Arrested for Amassing Illegal Assets
Following the arrest of a chief engineer for having too much money, another engineer, N Dillip Kumar Choudhury, has also been arrested.
The police say he had around 6 crore rupees more than he should have, based on his income.
During searches, they found expensive properties, including buildings, flats, and plots of land.
Choudhury started as a junior engineer and worked his way up, but couldn't explain where all his money came from.
This is part of an ongoing investigation into corruption.
Assistant Executive Engineer N Dillip Kumar Choudhury arrested.
Choudhury allegedly amassed nearly Rs 6 crore in disproportionate assets.
Assets were 119% more than his known income.
Searches uncovered a building, flats, plots, and other assets.
Choudhury began his service as a junior engineer in 2003 and was promoted to AEE in 2021.
- Who
- N Dillip Kumar Choudhury, an assistant executive engineer.
- What
- Arrest of an assistant executive engineer for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Berhampur, India.
- Why
- For possessing assets beyond his known income.
- Official Arrested
- N Dillip Kumar Choudhury
- Charges
- Possession of Disproportionate Assets
- Disproportionate Assets
- Approximately Rs 6 crore
- Percentage of Disproportionate Assets
- 119% more than income
- Assets Found
- Double-story building, flats, plots, bank deposits, vehicles and household articles
- Joined Service
- July 17, 2003
- Current Position
- Assistant Executive Engineer
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