PATNA, June 23 -- Former Bihar minister and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav has lodged a complaint against his personal assistant at Sachivalaya police station for allegedly stealing Rs.20 lakh cash, gold jewellery and electronic devices from his official residence on 42, Hardinge Road, Patna, police said on Tuesday, adding that teams have examined the incident.

The latest incident comes after another theft case linked to Tej's official residence was reported in 2022. At that time, Tej had accused an individual named Chandan, who was associated with the upkeep of the house. According to the recent complaint, around Rs.20 lakh in cash, allegedly kept inside a cupboard for party-related purposes, was found missing late on...