Rajasthan places IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on APO as ACB probes IAS husband’s villa deals

The Rajasthan government has placed IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on an Awaiting Posting Order (APO) following the Anti‑Corruption Bureau's (ACB) opening of a preliminary inquiry into alleged misconduct by her husband, senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal.

Agrawal, who was serving as additional chief secretary for industries, was also placed on APO as the ACB investigates claims that the couple bought dozens of villas from Goyal Fashions Pvt Ltd in Udaipur and Alwar at prices far below market value in exchange for official favors.

The ACB’s preliminary findings suggest the favors may have included relaxed construction approvals and a special concessional financial package, which the bureau says caused substantial losses to the state exchequer.

If the inquiry substantiates the allegations, a formal FIR could be registered against Agrawal, and Mathur could be called for questioning, though no formal inquiry against her has been announced yet.

Agrawal is currently abroad, and officials indicated he could be questioned upon his return as the investigation proceeds.