EOW raids Jabalpur civic official, uncovers ₹2.5 crore in assets
Synopsis
A Jabalpur Municipal Corporation health official is under EOW scrutiny after searches uncovered nearly ₹2.5 crore in assets — including a flat, a 10,000-sq-ft plot, agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh, and five vehicles. The probe has now expanded to cover properties linked to his relatives, including land reportedly built on Nazul government land.
Key Takeaways
The EOW searched the premises of Pola Rao , in-charge Assistant Health Officer of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation , on 16 June .
Assets worth nearly ₹2.5 crore were detected, including a flat and a plot of approximately 10,000 sq ft in Jabalpur.
Documents for nearly one acre of agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh were also recovered.
Rao reportedly owns four two-wheelers and one four-wheeler collectively valued at around ₹15–16 lakh .
The probe has expanded to include a property linked to Rao's sister and brother-in-law , reportedly built on Nazul land .
Final determination of the disproportion between Rao's income and assets awaits completion of document scrutiny.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Tuesday, 16 June detected assets worth nearly ₹2.5 crore during searches at the premises of Pola Rao, in-charge Assistant Health Officer of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, as part of a disproportionate assets investigation. The anti-corruption agency acted on a court-sanctioned warrant following a formal complaint against the official.
What the Searches Revealed
EOW teams searched Rao's residence at Muskan Plaza in the Vijay Nagar area of Jabalpur, seizing documents related to movable and immovable assets, bank accounts, insurance policies, and financial transactions. Preliminary findings point to a residential flat, a plot of approximately 10,000 square feet in Jabalpur, and agricultural land in his native Andhra Pradesh.
EOW Deputy Superintendent of Police Manjeet Singh confirmed that documents relating to nearly one acre of agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh were recovered during the operation. He added that property records for the Jabalpur flat and plot were also seized, and that all assets and investments are currently being evaluated.
Vehicles and Additional Holdings
Investigators found that Rao reportedly owns four two-wheelers and one four-wheeler, collectively valued at around ₹15–16 lakh. Rao is currently posted in the Municipal Corporation's Health Department at Civil Lines and is understood to be holding charge of multiple municipal wards across the city.
Family Properties Under Scrutiny
The investigation has widened to include properties linked to Rao's relatives. According to DSP Singh, Rao's sister and brother-in-law reside in Jabalpur, and a property reportedly constructed on Nazul land — government-owned urban land — and associated with them is also being examined. This development suggests the probe may extend beyond the official's personal holdings.
What Comes Next
The EOW said a detailed examination of all seized documents is underway to determine whether the assets are commensurate with Rao's legitimate income. The exact quantum of any disproportion will be established only after the full assessment and scrutiny of financial records, investment details, and property documents are complete. The case adds to a growing pattern of EOW action against civic officials in Madhya Pradesh accused of accumulating wealth beyond their declared means.
Point of View
Often with limited oversight, are positioned to accumulate informal leverage. Whether the EOW's scrutiny translates into a chargesheet — or quietly stalls — will be the real test of institutional follow-through.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the EOW find during searches at Pola Rao's premises in Jabalpur?
The EOW detected assets worth nearly ₹2.5 crore, including a residential flat, a plot of approximately 10,000 square feet in Jabalpur, agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh, and five vehicles valued at around ₹15–16 lakh. Documents related to these assets were seized from Rao's residence in Muskan Plaza, Vijay Nagar.
Who is Pola Rao and what is his role in the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation?
Pola Rao is the in-charge Assistant Health Officer of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, posted in its Health Department at Civil Lines. He is also reportedly holding charge of multiple municipal wards in the city.
Why is the EOW investigating Pola Rao?
The EOW is probing allegations that Rao possesses assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The investigation was initiated following a formal complaint and a search warrant obtained from a competent court.
Has the investigation extended beyond Pola Rao himself?
Yes. According to EOW Deputy Superintendent of Police Manjeet Singh, the probe has widened to include a property linked to Rao's sister and brother-in-law in Jabalpur, which is reportedly constructed on Nazul land and is being examined as part of the investigation.
What happens next in the EOW probe?
Investigators are conducting a detailed examination of all seized documents — including financial records, investment details, and property papers — to determine the exact extent of any disproportion between Rao's income and his assets. The final assessment is still pending.
