Rajasthan IPS officer removed after ACB probe ordered against IAS husband

The Rajasthan government has placed an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Prashakha Mathur, on awaiting posting order (APO) following an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against her husband, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shikhar Agrawal. Agrawal, who was serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and held charge of four public sector corporations, faces charges of purchasing 40 villas in luxury resorts operated by a private firm in Udaipur and Alwar districts.

The ACB alleges that Agrawal abused his position and influence to extend undue benefits to the firm, including relaxations in resort construction conditions, approvals without verification of certificates, and special concessional packages. The ACB has registered a Preliminary Enquiry (PE) and will examine whether these benefits caused substantial financial losses to the State government and whether Agrawal and his family members acquired assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.

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