Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday placed senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal under Awaiting Posting Order (APO) amid allegations concerning the purchase of 40 villas and cottages by members of his family from the same company over a period of approximately two-and-a-half years.
According to reports, the allegations involve Agrawal, his wife Prashakha Mathur, an IPS officer, their two sons and his parents-in-law. It has been alleged that the family members collectively purchased 40 villas and cottages from a single company during the period in question.
The allegations were reported by a local newspaper, bringing the matter into public attention and triggering discussion over the property transactions involving the family of the senior bureaucrat.
Following the developments, the Rajasthan government issued an order placing Shikhar Agrawal under Awaiting Posting Order (APO). An APO status means that an officer is awaiting a fresh posting assignment from the government.
The allegations have raised questions about the nature and circumstances of the reported property purchases. However, the claims are allegations reported in the media, and no conclusion regarding any wrongdoing can be drawn solely on their basis.
Further details regarding the government’s decision, the circumstances surrounding the reported transactions and any possible inquiry into the matter are awaited.
