Overview
- ADG Bareilly Ramit Sharma has been assigned to conduct an independent departmental inquiry, the state DGP confirmed.
- Shukla was suspended and faces a formal vigilance investigation after SIT findings were forwarded to DGP headquarters for action.
- The SIT traced 12 immovable properties worth roughly ₹92 crore, linked three more via PAN records, and flagged 11 shops in Kanpur’s Aryanagar as suspected benami holdings.
- Investigators allege a nexus with jailed Kanpur advocate Akhilesh Dubey’s network involved in fake cases, extortion and land grabs, including suspected use of a construction firm to launder proceeds.
- Shukla, posted as Circle Officer in Bhogaon, Mainpuri at the time of suspension, has denied the charges as baseless while the SIT summons accused officers and continues forensic review of records.