India, July 9 -- Sleuths of economic offences unit (EOU) on Thursday carried out simultaneous raids at five premises linked to an excise inspector of Siwan accused of possessing assets worth Rs.2.36 crore disproportionate to his known sources of income. Searches were carried out at locations in Patna, Munger and Siwan after the EOU obtained permission from a special vigilance court.

The inspector identified as Ankesh Kumar Gond alias Ankesh Raj, had allegedly amassed assets exceeding his known income by around Rs.2.36 crore. Separate EOU teams began searches early on Thursday and are examining property records, bank account details, financial documents and other records. Ankesh had joined the department as assistant sub-inspector in 2005...