Archive · 23 May 2025
Maharashtra Orders Probe into Cash Discovery at Dhule Guest House
Imagine a large amount of money, ₹1.8 crore, was found in a locked room at a government guest house in Dhule, India.
The police are now investigating the matter.
A politician alleged the money was meant to bribe members of a committee, while another politician denied this.
The Chief Minister has ordered a special investigation.
A government official was suspended.
People are trying to figure out who the money belonged to and what it was for.
₹1.8 crore was found in a locked room at a government guest house in Dhule.
The discovery prompted an SIT probe ordered by the Maharashtra CM.
Authorities seized the cash after receiving a tip-off.
Kishor Patil, a section officer, has been suspended.
Former MLA Anil Gote alleged the money was meant for Arjun Khotkar.
- Who
- Police and authorities.
- What
- Rs 1.8 crore was discovered in a locked room.
- When
- Unspecified, but investigation started Thursday.
- Where
- Dhule government guest house.
- Why
- Investigation following a tip-off.
Allegations of Bribe
Denial of Involvement
Alleged Involvement
Allegations of Bribe
Former MLA Anil Gote alleged the money was meant for Arjun Khotkar, an MLA and chairperson of the Estimates Committee.
Denial of Involvement
Khotkar dismissed the allegations and stated that he has nothing to do with the case.
Room Booking
Allegations of Bribe
Gote claimed the room was booked under the name of Kishor Patil, Khotkar's assistant.
Denial of Involvement
Khotkar clarified that he booked a different room and was not involved with the room where the money was found.
- Location
- Dhule, Maharashtra
- Amount Seized
- ₹1.8 crore
- Location of Incident
- Government Guest House
- Key Individuals
- Arjun Khotkar, Anil Gote
- Investigation Ordered By
- SIT (Special Investigation Team)
- Suspended Official
- Kishor Patil
