Lokayukta raids properties of Madhya Pradesh DISCOM engineer, uncovers assets, expenditure worth ₹7.16 crore
Lokayukta police in Madhya Pradesh have raided properties belonging to a Superintendent Engineer, uncovering assets and expenditures worth over ₹7.16 crore. The official is accused of accumulating wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income during his 33-year career.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within state-run utility companies and the importance of financial oversight in public service.
Lokayukta police on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), raided several properties linked to a Superintendent Engineer (SE) of a State-run power distribution company in multiple cities in Madhya Pradesh , unearthing disproportionate assets and expenditures exceeding ₹7.16 crore.
Simultaneous searches across nine locations in Indore, Dhar, and Morena uncovered factories and properties registered in the names of family members of the accused official, Shivram Semil, a superintendent engineer with the Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM), a senior official said.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Sahay said that a complaint with allegations of disproportionate assets was received against Semil, who is posted at the power distribution company's headquarters in Indore, and a case was registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2018, after a probe.
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