Massive Rs.60 Lakh Cash Seizure: DFO Gaurav Ravindra Wagh Not Yet Arrested, Likely Removal from South Tripura DFO Post Amid Expanding Probe
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, April 24, 2026
South Tripura’s Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Gaurav Ravindra Wagh, IFS has not yet been arrested in connection with the high-profile cash seizure case that has triggered widespread concern across administrative circles in the state. However, sources indicate that he may soon be removed from his post as DFO of South Tripura as the investigation progresses.
The case came to light after police detained Rajendra Chintaman Kaklij, a Mumbai-based relative of the IFS officer, from Agartala Railway Station with Rs.59.94 lakh in cash. Following his detention, Kaklij was produced before a court, and police have sought his custodial remand to investigate the source and intended use of the seized money.
Investigators are currently questioning several individuals linked to the incident, including those who reportedly accompanied Kaklij to the railway station in the official vehicle assigned to the DFO. A forest guard and the vehicle driver are among those detained for interrogation, as police attempt to piece together the sequence of events and identify any possible misuse of official resources.
According to sources, the large sum of cash was allegedly packed under suspicious circumstances at the DFO’s official residence in South Tripura on Wednesday night, with a forest guard believed to have witnessed the process. This has raised further suspicion regarding the origin of the funds and possible links to financial irregularities.
Despite these developments, Gaurav Ravindra Wagh has neither been questioned nor arrested so far. Police officials have stated that any action against him will depend on the evidence obtained during the interrogation of Kaklij and the analysis of financial transactions. Meanwhile, administrative sources suggest that the state government is considering removing him from his current position to ensure a fair and transparent investigation.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the probe is being conducted jointly by the state police and the Government Railway Police. Authorities have not ruled out further arrests as the investigation continues, with efforts underway to trace the full financial trail and determine the extent of any alleged wrongdoing.
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