Bhopal Liquor Shop Allotment Row: Ex-Deputy CM OSD Deepam Raichura Faces Enquiry Over Alleged ₹1 Crore Bribe, Fake FDs
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): An enquiry has been initiated against Deepam Raichura, former officer on special duty (OSD) to the deputy chief minister, for allegedly favouring a person in obtaining two liquor shops in Bhopal using fake fixed deposit papers, officials said on Monday. Raichura was removed from the post on Oct 9 after a report surfaced on social media alleging that he had favoured Rohit…
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Officials have launched an inquiry into Deepam Raichura, a former officer on special duty to the deputy chief minister, following allegations that he favoured a person in securing two liquor shops in Bhopal through the use of false fixed deposit papers. The controversy emerged after a social media report claimed that Raichura had received a payment of ₹1 crore from an individual, divided into two installments of ₹50 lakh each.
The accused individual, Rohit Gogia, is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail following a ₹1,000 crore scam. According to sources, the forged fixed deposit papers were valued at around ₹50 lakh. The report will further elucidate the total amount of the fixed deposits. It was revealed that Raichura held the position of Bhopal assistant excise officer in 2024-25, before he was appointed as an OSD to the Deputy CM.
Despite the department becoming aware of the fake fixed deposit in the previous year, no investigation was initiated as Raichura held the OSD position at that time. The excise commissioner, Deepak Saxena, confirmed the commencement of the inquiry against Raichura and stated that the report would be submitted to the state government shortly. He denied any pressure on the department from the alleged wrongdoers.
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