Ghaziabad, February 26, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Branch, Ghaziabad has registered a regular case (RC No. 1202026A0003) against Shri Amit Singh, the then Chief General Manager of the Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF), Hazratpur, Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), under Section 13(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) for possession of disproportionate assets and illicit enrichment.The FIR, registered on February 26, 2026 at 01:30 PM based on reliable source information, alleges that during the check period from 01.04.2022 to 31.12.2025, Amit Singh, while holding a senior position at the defence public sector undertaking unit, amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by abusing his official position.
Key Details from the FIR:
- Accused Profile: Shri Amit Singh is a 1998-batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS). He joined the Ordnance Equipment Factory, Hazratpur, Firozabad on 30.06.2022 as General Manager and was later redesignated as Chief General Manager in 2023-24. He was transferred on 25.12.2025 to Ordnance Clothing Factory, Kanpur and is currently posted at Troop Comforts Ltd. Training Academy, Kanpur. He was the senior-most officer and Occupier/Manager of the factory under the Factories Act, 1948, responsible for overall operations, assets, resources, and manpower.
- Factory Background: OEF, Hazratpur operates under Troop Comforts Limited (TCL), a 100% Government-owned Defence PSU under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. It manufactures critical defence equipment such as parachutes, bags, uniforms, etc., for the Indian Armed Forces, MHA forces, and State Police.
- Family: Married to Mrs. Neelam Singh (housewife). The couple has two children who are pursuing studies.
Asset & Income Analysis (Check Period: 01.04.2022 – 31.12.2025)
According to the source information:
- Assets at the beginning of check period (01.04.2022): ₹18,82,871 (including opening bank balances of Amit Singh and his wife Neelam Singh, and the value of a house in Bareilly purchased in 2007 in Mrs. Neelam Singh’s name).
- Assets at the end of check period (31.12.2025): ₹37,33,567 (includes money paid for a flat in Lucknow in wife’s name in 2023, Bareilly house, mutual fund investments, and closing bank balances).
- Assets acquired during check period: ₹18,50,696.
- Known income during check period: ₹75,85,523 (net salary ₹75,57,303 + interest ₹28,220).
- Expenditure during check period: ₹1,12,93,298 (includes heavy educational and hostel expenses for his daughters).
The FIR notes that Amit Singh obtained a home loan of ₹39.20 lakh from Union Bank of India, Lucknow for the flat purchase in his wife’s name and paid ₹13.60 lakh (34 EMIs of ₹40,000 each) from his salary account between March 2023 and December 2025.Investigation StatusThe case has been entrusted to Shri Ashok Kumar, Addl. SP, CBI, ACB, Ghaziabad for detailed investigation. The FIR was signed by Vijendra Kumar, DIG/Head of Branch, CBI ACB, Ghaziabad.Copies of the FIR have been sent to:
- The Special Judge, CBI Court No. 3, Ghaziabad
- Head of Zone, CBI, Lucknow Zone
- Chief Vigilance Officer, Directorate of Ordnance (Coordination & Services), Kolkata
- Guard file
This is the latest in a series of CBI actions against public servants in defence production units. The investigation is ongoing.
