Why IPS Amit Lodha, Who Inspired Web Series Khakee, Is Facing Charges Of Corruption

IPS Amit Lodha, who was the inspiration behind Netflix’s hit show Khakee, could face strict action by the authorities, after the ED (Enforcement Directorate) filed an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) against him. It is related to his disproportionate assets case, which was filed against him in December 2022. Here are all the details on the report. As per more reports, the ECIR is filed against Amit Lodha as well as his wife for accumulating disproportionate assets through misusing his position and gaining money with unethical practices. The officer is currently under investigation. The case has been filed against him under the sections of 13 (1) (B) and 13 (2), and the sections of Prevention of Corruption Act 1998. Around 3 months ago, the Special Surveillance Unit (SVU) had sent a proposal to the state government, where it sought permission to prosecute Amit Lodha, if the reports are to be believed. It has not been granted yet. More reports state the then Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department had not sent the permission file to the Law Department. Instead, it was reportedly sent to the Advocate General for opinion.

According to more information given, Amit Lodha is a 1998 batch officer from the Bihar cadre. He is posted as an IG (Inspector General) at the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB). The disproportionate case was filed against him by the SVU on December 7, 2022. The reason behind the case filing was that he reportedly took a fee for the Khakee series. Since he is posted in the police department, he cannot sign a financial contract with any institution or a company. Allegedly, Amit Lodha signed a contract of Rs 50 lakh for the show. He was suspended by the authorities for the same, the reports stated.

IPS Amit Lodha gained fame when he caught Gabbar Singh of Bihar and put him behind bars in 2006. Gangster Gabbar Singh, whose real name is Ashok Mahato, terrorised the Sheikhpura town in the state. Amit Lodha is known to have solved several high-profile cases, added reports.