Locked for 11 Years After Officer’s Death, House Reveals Stash of ₹22 Lakh in Old Notes

A shocking incident has come to light from Ambedkarnagar district. The matter has stunned both the administration and the general public. A large amount of cash has been found in a government residence that has been locked for approximately 11 years, causing a sensation.

Stacks of currency notes were found inside a government residence that had been locked for 11 years. The residence was allocated to an ACMO (Additional Chief Medical Officer) who died approximately 11 years ago. All the notes were old ₹500 and ₹1000 denominations.

Residence Allotted to Additional Chief Medical Officer

This government residence is located in the Miranpur CHC complex. It was allocated to ACMO Dr. B.N. Tiwari. Dr Tiwari was appointed in Ambedkarnagar on 28 August 2007. He died under suspicious circumstances on 29 January 2014. His body was found on his bed in his room, following which the administration sealed the residence. Neither his family came forward nor did the department deem it necessary to reopen the room.

House remained closed for a decade

The room remained locked for almost a decade. During this time, more than half a dozen CMOs came and went in the district, but no one paid attention to this residence. However, when the new CMO, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Shaival (डॉ. संजय कुमार शैवाल), decided to have the building repaired, the matter came to light again.

₹22.5 Lakh Found Hidden Under Bed and in Cupboard

With permission from the District Magistrate, a team was formed, and with videography, the room's lock was broken. Upon opening the door, the officials were stunned by the sight inside the room. Old ₹500 and ₹1000 notes, hidden under the bed and in the cupboard, were recovered. The total amount was ₹22,48,000. Since these notes became invalid after the 2016 demonetisation, they have been deposited in the treasury.