A look-out circular has been issued against former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma. Following the seizure of 52 kg of gold and Rs 11 crore in cash from an Innova car in Bhopal's Mendori village, the process of questioning Saurabh Sharma has been initiated.
With the issuance of the look-out circular, Saurabh Sharma will now come under the direct scrutiny of investigation agencies upon his arrival in India. Additionally, he will not be permitted to leave the country without the approval of the department.
After it was confirmed that the gold and cash found in the car belonged to former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma, the Income Tax Department decided to issue a look-out circular two days ago. The process of sending a letter to the DRI had also begun. In two days, the process was completed, and the look-out circular was issued for further action regarding the questioning of Saurabh Sharma.
It is reported that Saurabh Sharma is currently in Dubai, though no official information has been provided by the Income Tax Department or any other investigating agencies. Consequently, a look-out circular has been issued against him. Both the Lokayukta Police and the Income Tax Department are now involved in the investigation and are actively searching for him.
Notices will also be issued to Sharad Jaiswal and other associates of Sharma. The Income Tax Department has questioned the car owner, Chetan Singh Gaur, after the gold and cash were seized. Following Gaur's statement, preparations are being made to issue notices to Saurabh Sharma and his associate Sharad Jaiswal.
Additionally, notices will be issued to Saurabh Sharma's mother, wife, and other family members in connection with the restaurant 'Fogit' located in Chuna Bhatti, the capital. Close relatives of Sharma have gone underground and deleted their social media accounts.
During raids on December 19, the Lokayukta and Income Tax Department recovered cash and jewellery worth Rs 8 crore, including 235 kg of silver, from Saurabh Sharma's hideouts. On the night of December 19, 52 kg of gold was recovered from a car in the Mendori jungle.
Total Rs 11 crore in cash was also found. The car, abandoned outside a house, contained gold valued at approximately Rs 40 crore 47 lakh. Chetan Singh Gaur, the car owner, is known to be close to Saurabh Sharma.