Rajasthan IPS officer removed after ACB probe ordered against IAS husband

JAIPUR The Rajasthan government on Saturday placed an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Prashakha Mathur, on awaiting posting order (APO) after an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) was approved against her husband and senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shikhar Agrawal. Mr. Agrawal, who was also sent on APO earlier this week, is facing charges along with his family members of purchasing 40 villas in luxury resorts operated by a private firm in Udaipur and Alwar districts by allegedly abusing his position and influence and extending “undue benefits” to the firm. While Mr. Agrawal was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and additionally held charge of four public sector corporations, his wife Ms. Mathur, a 1995-batch IPS officer, was posted as Additional Director General in charge of Planning, Modernisation and Welfare. The ACB has alleged that Mr.