Three investigation agencies are searching for constable Saurabh Sharma, from whose house a mountain of currency notes and bricks of gold and silver were recovered. His whereabouts have not been found yet. Let us tell you that this case is related to the seizure of cash worth Rs 11 crore and 52 kg of gold from an abandoned vehicle in a village in Bhopal district on December 19. Who is Saurabh Sharma, the accused in this case, and how did he allegedly acquire such a huge amount of wealth? Everyone is anxious to know this.

Know who is Saurabh Sharma

Saurabh Sharma aka Chinu, from Gwalior, is a former civil services aspirant. Apparently, he was part of the same group preparing for the civil services exams on which the much-acclaimed film 12th Fail is based. He even appeared for the state civil services exam interview. After the demise of Saurabh's father, who was a government employee, Sharma got a compassionate appointment as a constable in the transport department.

According to sources, Saurabh Sharma quickly learnt the ropes of working in a department notorious for bribery and his appointment on compassionate grounds was mired in controversy which eventually led to Sharma's resignation. He then started a construction business, which was reportedly a front for other activities.

Cash and gold were found in the car

On December 19, the Lokayukta's SPE raided two premises allegedly linked to Sharma in Bhopal and seized gold and silver besides cash worth Rs 2.1 crore. The real recovery came later that night when the income tax department spotted a vehicle with a 'Regional Transport Officer' (RTO) plate and a siren on top parked in a field in Mendori village and searched it. They found bags in the car containing Rs 11 crore in cash and 52 kg of gold.

Lookout notice issued against Saurabh Sharma

Saurabh Sharma is missing after the incident and his anticipatory bail plea in the court has also been rejected. On December 27, the ED reportedly searched premises linked to Sharma and his relatives and business associates. The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to him while the Lokayukta's SPE has asked the State Criminal Investigation Department to issue a lookout notice for Sharma. The investigating officers are not ruling out Sharma being abroad.

According to sources, apart from cash and gold, a list of officials and politicians who were allegedly bribed by Sharma was also recovered from the house. Expensive gifts including designer watches and bags were found during the search, which shows how Sharma must have been benefiting those influential people.