State vs Deepam Raichura and others — Bhopal liquor contract fraud case

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News25 Oct 2026

Bhopal Lokayukta expands investigation into Deepam Raichura's case to include bribery allegations

In addition to the forgery charges regarding the Rs 2.75 crore FDR, investigators are now probing an allegation of a Rs 1 crore bribe involving suspended assistant excise commissioner Deepam Raichura and liquor contractor Jaswant Singh.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Investigators are widening an inquiry to include claims of illegal payments.
Who:: The Lokayukta Police are investigating the accused Deepam Raichura, a suspended assistant excise commissioner, and the contractor Jaswant Singh.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: Investigators added the new probe because of allegations regarding a bribe.
What it means:: The case now includes claims of bribery alongside existing accusations of forgery involving a financial document.

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News24 Oct 2026

Case of obtaining a liquor contract using a fake FDR of Rs 2.75 crore in MP, Lokayukta FIR against Deepam Raichura and the contractor.

In the case of submitting an alleged fake FDR of over Rs 2.75 crore for the 2024-25 liquor contract in Bhopal, the Lokayukta has

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Lokayukta police filed a formal investigation document against individuals regarding a fraudulent liquor contract.
Who:: The Lokayukta police are the investigators, and the accused are Deepam Raichura and a contractor.
When:: Reported on 24 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The accused allegedly used a fake financial document worth 2.75 crore rupees to win a liquor contract.
What it means:: The Lokayukta has started a formal legal process to look into these fraud allegations.

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Bhopal Lokayukta expands investigation into Deepam Raichura's case to include bribery allegations

Case of obtaining a liquor contract using a fake FDR of Rs 2.75 crore in MP, Lokayukta FIR against Deepam Raichura and the contractor.

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