Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The unaccounted wealth earned by former constable of transport department Saurabh Sharma has left everyone stunned. At the same time, many government officials are surprised about how Sharma managed to get voluntary retirement from the service (voluntary retirement scheme) within eight years of service.

According to government norm, government employee can apply under VRS after 20 years of service. “It is surprising that Sharma received voluntary retirement in just 8 years of service. If he wanted to leave the service, then he should have resigned,” said a government official wishing anonymity.

Lokayukta police had carried out initial raid at the residence of Saurabh Sharma on December 19 and unearthed his ill gotten properties. Sharma brought benami properties in the name of his mother, wife, sister-in-law and close associates including Chetan Singh, Sharad Jaiswal.

As a result, income tax department is looking forward to getting information from Lokayukta police so that it can take action in benami property cases. Notably, Chetan Singh had recently recorded his statement at I-T department about abandoned vehicle from which 52 kg gold and Rs 11 crore in his name. On his instance, I-T department had recovered vital documents.

Now, I-T officials are going through them to connect dots, which may lead it to actual owner of gold and cash. Meanwhile, transport department officials are maintaining a stoic silence over the issue as Saurabh Sharma worked as a transport constable.