Jaipur, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Senior Rajasthan IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal has returned to Jaipur from the United States amid an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) preliminary enquiry into allegations that he purchased 40 villas and cottages at prices substantially below their market value.
Agrawal, a 1993-batch IAS officer currently awaiting posting orders (APO), reportedly arrived in Jaipur on Tuesday and went to the Department of Personnel (DoP) to formally mark his return.
His return is expected to bring fresh momentum to the investigation, with the ACB likely to seek his explanation over the property transactions. The agency may summon him for further questioning.
The Rajasthan government approved the registration of a preliminary enquiry against Agrawal on October 31. His wife, IPS officer Prashakha Mathur, is also reportedly within the scope of the investigation.
The case centres on allegations that Agrawal acquired 40 villas from a private company at prices significantly lower than their prevailing market value. He is accused of allegedly misusing his official position to secure undue benefits for himself and the company, potentially causing financial loss to the state government.
Agrawal had been in the US on a private visit in recent days. The alleged irregularities in the purchase of villas and cottages came under scrutiny during his absence.
A senior officer with considerable administrative experience, Agrawal has served in several key positions in Rajasthan, including Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forests, and Commissioner of the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA).
The allegations remain under investigation, and no findings establishing wrongdoing have been reported so far.
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