Rajasthan IAS Officer Under Corruption Probe, Wife Placed on Awaiting Posting

The Rajasthan government has approved an investigation by the Anti‑Corruption Bureau into senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal after the bureau found prima facie evidence of collusion with a private hotel firm. The investigation follows allegations that Agrawal abused his position to secure benefits for the firm, including relaxed construction conditions and special financial packages. The bureau also claims that Agrawal and his family purchased 40 villas at prices far below market value, with purchases linked to a concessional package issued by the state finance department. A day after the probe was approved, the state placed Agrawal’s wife, IPS officer Prashakha Mathur, on Awaiting Posting Order, citing administrative reasons. Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot has urged central agencies to investigate the allegations, calling them the biggest scandal under the current government.