BHOPAL – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Bhopal has registered a fresh case against a postal official for the alleged misappropriation of ₹40 lakh from the Bhind Head Post Office. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed on February 5, 2026, following a formal complaint from the postal department.
The Accused and the Incident
The CBI has named Shri Prakash Lakra, an LSG Postal Assistant at the Head Post Office in the Chambal Division, Bhind, as the sole accused.
According to the FIR, the incident dates back to May 4, 2023. It is alleged that while Lakra was officiating as the Treasurer at the Bhind Head Post Office, he dishonestly and fraudulently misappropriated ₹40,00,000/-. The discrepancy was flagged by the department, leading to an internal investigation and subsequent referral to the CBI.
Serious Charges Under New Laws
The case marks a transition in legal proceedings, as the accused has been booked under both the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The specific charges include:
- Criminal Conspiracy: Section 61(2) of the BNS.
- Criminal Breach of Trust (by Public Servant): Section 316(5) of the BNS.
- Falsification of Accounts: Section 344 of the BNS.
- Criminal Misconduct: Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).
The FIR notes that the alleged actions involve criminal conspiracy for the purpose of cheating and falsification of accounts to cover up the missing funds.
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Official Complaint and Investigation
The formal complaint was lodged by Shri S. K. Rathore, Superintendent of Post for the Chambal Division, based in Morena, MP. The complaint was delivered through authorized representative Shri Sandeep Singh Pal on February 4, 2026, and included the mandatory previous approval required under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Superintendent of Police Shubhendra Katta (IRS) has officially entrusted the investigation to Ms. Vandana Mishra, an Inspector with the CBI ACB, Bhopal.
The agency is now expected to conduct searches and examine financial records at the Bhind Head Post Office to determine the full extent of the fraud and identify if any other individuals were involved in the conspiracy.
