EOW raids PWD engineer's premises in MP, recovers ₹2.5 lakh cash and Scorpio SUV
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh's EOW raided three premises of a PWD executive engineer on a disproportionate assets complaint, recovering ₹2.5 lakh cash and a ₹25 lakh Scorpio SUV. The complaint, filed by a contractors' association, alleges systematic harassment and commission demands — putting a spotlight on graft in public works contracts across the state.
Key Takeaways
The EOW of Madhya Pradesh searched three premises of PWD executive engineer Kamal Kishore Singare on 3 September .
Recoveries include approximately ₹2.5 lakh in cash and a Scorpio SUV worth nearly ₹25 lakh , plus several empty envelopes.
Searches covered Singare's residences in Balaghat , Chhindwara , and Bhopal ; raids were conducted after court permission.
The complaint was filed on 13 July by Yunus Khan of the MP Civil Contractors Association , alleging harassment and commission demands from contractors.
A specific allegation claims a ₹10 lakh commission was demanded from contractor Chhotulal Thakre on a ₹30 lakh payment — allegations not yet legally established.
Singare had been posted in Balaghat for approximately 14 months ; document scrutiny is ongoing.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, 3 September conducted simultaneous searches at three premises linked to a Public Works Department (PWD) executive engineer, as part of a disproportionate assets investigation. Officials recovered approximately ₹2.5 lakh in cash and a newly purchased Scorpio SUV valued at nearly ₹25 lakh during the operation.
Premises Searched and Key Recoveries
The searches targeted the official residence of Kamal Kishore Singare, executive engineer (in-charge) posted with the PWD's PIU branch in Balaghat, along with his residences in Chhindwara and Bhopal. In addition to the cash and the vehicle, several empty envelopes were also recovered from the premises, according to officials.
EOW DSP Manjit Singh, speaking from Balaghat, confirmed that the searches were carried out after obtaining prior court permission. 'Following the court's permission, searches were conducted at three locations. Around ₹2.5 lakh in cash and a vehicle worth nearly ₹25 lakh have been found so far. Scrutiny of documents and other material is continuing,' Singh said.
Background: The Complaint That Triggered the Raids
The action followed a formal complaint filed with the EOW's Jabalpur office on 13 July by Yunus Khan, general secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Contractors Association. Khan alleged that contractors operating in Balaghat were being systematically harassed and that commissions were being demanded in connection with construction work and bill payments.
Among the specific allegations, Khan claimed that a commission of ₹10 lakh was demanded from contractor Chhotulal Thakre against a payment of approximately ₹30 lakh. The complaint also cited corruption, abuse of office, and accumulation of assets disproportionate to known sources of income. It must be noted that these are allegations contained in the complaint and have not been legally established.
Sequence of the Operation
The EOW team first conducted the search at Singare's official residence in Balaghat, after which he was taken to Chhindwara, where his personal residence was also searched. A separate EOW team simultaneously carried out the operation at the Bhopal premises. Singare had been posted as executive engineer (in-charge) in Balaghat for approximately 14 months, according to the EOW.
What Happens Next
The EOW stated that the total value of assets and any further recoveries would be determined once all searches are completed and documents are fully examined. The agency is currently scrutinising financial records and other material evidence to establish the facts. This case adds to a series of disproportionate assets investigations the EOW has pursued against government officials in Madhya Pradesh in recent years, reflecting continued scrutiny of public works contracts in the state.
Point of View
Individual raids remain optics rather than deterrence.
NationPress
3 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the EOW recover during the raids on the PWD engineer's premises?
The EOW recovered approximately ₹2.5 lakh in cash and a newly purchased Scorpio SUV valued at nearly ₹25 lakh, along with several empty envelopes. Document scrutiny is still ongoing and the final tally of recoveries is yet to be determined.
Who is Kamal Kishore Singare and why was he raided?
Kamal Kishore Singare is a PWD executive engineer (in-charge) posted with the PIU branch in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, for approximately 14 months. The EOW raided his premises following a complaint alleging corruption, harassment of contractors, abuse of office, and accumulation of assets disproportionate to his known income sources.
Who filed the complaint against the PWD engineer?
The complaint was filed on 13 July by Yunus Khan, general secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Contractors Association, with the EOW's Jabalpur office. Khan alleged that contractors in Balaghat were being harassed and that commissions were being demanded for construction work and bill payments.
Have the allegations against Singare been proven?
No. The allegations are part of the complaint and have not been legally established. The EOW is examining documents and other evidence to ascertain the facts, and the investigation is ongoing.
Why were three separate locations searched simultaneously?
The EOW searched Singare's official residence in Balaghat, his personal residence in Chhindwara, and a premises in Bhopal to prevent concealment or destruction of evidence. The searches were conducted after obtaining permission from a court, as confirmed by EOW DSP Manjit Singh.
