Bihar SVU raids Gopalganj ADM Rajeshwari Pandey, detects ₹3.12 crore in assets
Synopsis
Bihar's Special Vigilance Unit has detected assets worth over ₹3.12 crore linked to Gopalganj ADM Rajeshwari Pandey — allegedly 135% above his known income — after raiding four locations across Patna, Rohtas, and Gopalganj. With 35 bank accounts, a dozen land and flat documents, and jewellery worth ₹32 lakh recovered, investigators say the final tally is still rising.
Key Takeaways
Bihar SVU raided four locations across Patna , Rohtas , and Gopalganj on 9 October in an alleged disproportionate assets case.
Rajeshwari Pandey , ADM Gopalganj , has assets preliminarily valued at over ₹3.12 crore , with approximately ₹2.5 crore assessed as disproportionate.
Disproportionate assets allegedly exceed his legitimate earnings by 135 per cent .
35 bank accounts with total deposits of approximately ₹1.49 crore were identified across SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, and Central Bank of India.
Cash of ₹1.85 lakh and jewellery worth approximately ₹32 lakh were recovered from his residence.
An FIR has been registered; searches were continuing at his ancestral village in Rohtas district as of Friday evening.
The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of Bihar on Friday, 9 October conducted searches at four locations across Patna, Rohtas, and Gopalganj in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against Rajeshwari Pandey, Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Gopalganj. Preliminary findings indicate that Pandey's total movable and immovable assets exceed ₹3.12 crore, of which approximately ₹2.5 crore is assessed as disproportionate to his known sources of income — allegedly surpassing his legitimate earnings by 135 per cent.
What the Raids Uncovered
Investigators recovered documents relating to the purchase of around a dozen plots of land and flats in Patna, Varanasi, Sasaram, and other parts of Rohtas district. These properties — registered in the names of Pandey, his wife, and his son — are valued at approximately ₹1.32 crore.
One of the premises searched was a flat at Bhavani City Apartment near RPS School, under the jurisdiction of Rupaspur police station in Patna.
Bank Accounts and Financial Assets
The SVU identified 35 bank accounts maintained across State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), HDFC Bank, and Central Bank of India. These accounts reportedly hold deposits totalling ₹1,49,17,400 (approximately ₹1.49 crore).
Documents relating to fixed deposits worth ₹8.5 lakh were also recovered during the searches. A search of Pandey's residence yielded ₹1.85 lakh in cash and gold and silver jewellery valued at approximately ₹32 lakh, according to officials.
FIR Registered, Searches Continue
SVU Additional Director General of Police Sudhanshu Kumar confirmed the operation, stating that following the registration of an FIR regarding disproportionate assets, raids were conducted at four locations linked to the Gopalganj ADM. He added that searches were continuing at Pandey's ancestral village of Thorsan in the Kargahar block of Rohtas district until late Friday evening.
Investigators expect the total valuation of assets under scrutiny to rise further as the search and document-verification process continues. Pandey, who joined government service in 2010, is yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
Context and Significance
The action is part of a broader pattern of SVU crackdowns on Bihar government officials facing disproportionate assets allegations. This comes amid heightened anti-corruption activity by state vigilance bodies ahead of political cycles in the region. The allegations and the final asset valuation remain subject to ongoing investigation, and all findings are preliminary at this stage.
Point of View
Bank accounts, and liquid assets spanning multiple cities and districts. What stands out is the paper trail: 35 bank accounts spread across four different lenders is not carelessness, it is a deliberate dispersal strategy. The SVU's public confirmation and FIR filing before the search is even concluded signals political intent to project accountability, but the real test will be whether the case moves swiftly to prosecution or stalls, as corruption cases against serving officers in Bihar have historically done. With investigators expecting the asset tally to climb further, the final number will matter.
NationPress
9 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rajeshwari Pandey and what is the case against him?
Rajeshwari Pandey is the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Gopalganj in Bihar. Bihar's Special Vigilance Unit has registered an FIR against him alleging disproportionate assets — properties and financial holdings allegedly worth ₹2.5 crore above his known legitimate income, representing a 135 per cent excess.
What assets were detected during the Bihar SVU raids?
Investigators found documents for around a dozen land plots and flats across Patna, Varanasi, Sasaram, and Rohtas, valued at approximately ₹1.32 crore. Additionally, 35 bank accounts with deposits totalling about ₹1.49 crore, fixed deposit documents worth ₹8.5 lakh, ₹1.85 lakh in cash, and jewellery worth approximately ₹32 lakh were recovered.
Which locations were raided by the SVU?
The SVU conducted searches at four locations spanning Patna, Rohtas, and Gopalganj. One raided property was a flat at Bhavani City Apartment near RPS School in Patna. Searches also continued at Pandey's ancestral village of Thorsan in the Kargahar block of Rohtas district.
Has an FIR been filed in the Gopalganj ADM disproportionate assets case?
Yes. An FIR has been registered against Rajeshwari Pandey in connection with the alleged disproportionate assets. SVU Additional Director General of Police Sudhanshu Kumar confirmed the FIR and the raids on Friday.
What happens next in the Bihar SVU investigation?
Searches and document verification were ongoing as of Friday evening, with investigators expecting the total asset valuation to increase further. The SVU is continuing to examine financial records recovered during the raids, and all findings remain subject to further investigation.
