New DelhiWhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking strict action against corruption and is emphasizing on the policy of reducing government expenditure, a Commandant and DIG in CRPF is defying these efforts of the government. Complaints regarding two corruption cases have been given to CRPF DG. The officer who lodged the complaint against the Commandant of the 149th Battalion is posted there as ‘second-in-command’. In the second case, DIG, Group Center ‘Khatkhati’ has been accused of corruption. This complaint of extortion has also been sent to the Director General of the force. It is alleged that a top IPS officer working at the Force Headquarters for a long time is stopping the process of taking strict action in these cases. On the other hand, sources say that DG GP Singh adopts a policy of zero tolerance on corruption. It is possible that they may take action in these cases soon. In this regard, an attempt was made to know the sides in both the cases from DIG M Dhinakaran of CRPF Headquarters, who has the charge of ‘Purse/PR’. Despite phone calls and messages, no response was received.
Serious allegations against Commandant Ashish Yadav…
Alleged allegations of corruption have been leveled against Commandant of 149th Battalion, Ashish Yadav. This complaint has been sent by Bhup Kishore Sharma, second-in-command. The complainant besides discharging the duties of Accounts Officer also has the additional charge of Second-in-Command (Operations). The complaint alleges misuse of government funds, GIA and SS funds. He SI/GD N. Machakkalai, who has been continuously discharging the duties of QMC in this unit for the last five years. He is accused of misusing government funds and not receiving goods as per the supply order. He is said to be close to the Commandant. They allegedly receive commission while purchasing goods from local suppliers/vendors and remain silent. Yadav is accused of not delegating work to other officers. He came as Commandant on 29/11/2023. For the last 2 years he has taken only 30 days leave. They frequently issue warning letters to officers under their control.
Staff of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi NCR…
Commandant Ashish Yadav gave important responsibilities to the staff belonging to Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi NCR in the battalion headquarters. He was made the principal holder for making entries in the stock register. Stores, clothing, camp security material, police force and government regimental funds etc. were misused. The names of ASI Dharampal ‘BQMH’, Havildar HC/GD Anil Lata ‘MT Havildar’, HC/GD Mukesh ‘Police Force Havildar’, HC/GD Pradeep ‘Canteen Havildar’, CT/GD Amit ‘Assistant in Commandant Office’, Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav ‘SM’ and ASI/GD Mool Chand Yadav ‘BHM’ have been named in the complaint. It is alleged that these personnel play the role of spies for the CO. The deployment of these personnel is effective from 2023. They keep an eye on the units, mess, canteen, stores, police depot.
The job of Assistant Commandant was given to Inspector…
There are five assistant commandants posted in this unit, but these company commanders are being transferred frequently. The charge of the Commanding Officer is handed over to the Inspector/GD. It is alleged that every month the Commandant asks these Inspectors/GDs to receive the ration being supplied by M/s Arvind Traders. Ration is paid through cheque. Things like commission etc. are looked after by Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav. From there the fixed amount reaches the CO. A/149 Inspector/GD Saravanan, B/149 Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav, C/149 Inspector/GD Ankur Mohan Sahu, D/149 Inspector/GD Madan Lal, E/149 Inspector/GD Kamlesh Kumar Singh and F/149 Inspector/GD Gurusaday Panda were deployed as company commanders. Rs 5,50,000 was received for the renovation of officers’ toilets. It is alleged that Commandant Yadav did not spend money on this. The money was embezzled. The renovation work of the toilets was carried out by ASI/GD Mool Chand, BHM, using personnel undergoing PT, training and rotational training. Renovations were made from old buildings and unused materials available in the headquarters store. Approval was given for repair of DG generator sets and replacement of spare parts, but no spare parts were replaced. The money was embezzled for personal gain. Bill No. 913170381 SI/GD N. Machakkalai to BQMH ASI/GD Dharmapala, and he entered the same in the stock register.
Accommodations were prepared in the badminton court…
There are several OSL cases in the unit, which are in force from the effective date. On 29/11/03, all the cases were regularized by the Commandant by taking the troops through Inspector/GD. Here Ghasi Ram Yadav played the role of CO’s special man. He is holding the charge of OC HQ/149 and OC B/149. Yadav, due to the kindness of the CO, does not understand other officers. Two companies were forcibly deployed at B/149 location in Joysagar. B/149 and G/149. There is a shortage of accommodation for the soldiers. Temporary housing made of war-damaged tin sheets was constructed in the badminton court. Employees of both the companies have been forcibly confined at one place. Only 5 toilets are available at this location. Its photos have also been sent to DG. The soldiers have to buy RO water from local vendors. They supply water through pickup vehicle. Additionally, cooking gas is supplied by ONGC to D/149 Battalion, CRPF. Its bill is also recorded in the local purchase register. Every month a gas bill of Rs 20,000 is received from the Inspector/GD. It is alleged that this amount is paid to Commandant Yadav for his personal benefit.
No action on incidents of harassment…
It is alleged that Constable Ashish Kumar Jena of B/149 is suffering mental agony due to harassment by Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav. The constable had gone to the Commandant’s office and reported the sexual harassment by Inspector Yadav, but no action was taken by the Commandant. Ultimately the constable decided to commit suicide by writing a letter to the CO office. In the end DIG Ops Dibrugarh saved his life by sending him on attachment duty. In many other cases also, action could not be taken because the CO was protecting his people. Inspector Yadav is accused of corruption that while he was SM OC-HQ/149 and OC B/149, he allegedly used to take thousand rupees every month from the newly recruited CT/GD of 2023 batch I/149. Joysagar has premises for the same company, but B/149 and G/149 are housed here. 160 personnel were appointed in place of 80 members. Many soldiers have been martyred during the tenure of CO. If this matter is properly investigated, big revelations can be made.
Nothing changed due to the visit of SDG, IG…
An inquiry was ordered against Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav by DIG CNT GC SLG vide Signal No. C.I.V.-01/2026-PA-GCSLR dated 05/01/2026. DIG DT Banerjee was the investigating officer. But when he went to the battalion headquarters for investigation, Inspector Ghasi Ram Yadav was drunk. No action was taken against him. He remained in charge of Officer Commanding G/149 during the investigation. On 27/12/2025 Inspector/GD Ghasi Ram Yadav (in temporary charge of OC G/149) withdrew Rs 10000 from FSS fund. On 13/01/2026 Ghasi Ram Yadav (in temporary charge of OC G/149) withdrew Rs 23000 through check no. 856266. The money withdrawn in these cases was given to the CO. DIG DT Banerjee, DIG Prabhakar Tripathi, DIG Harpal Singh and other senior officers have investigated these complaints. They have been found correct, but no action has been taken. It is written in the complaint that SDG NEZ, IG Jorhat and IG NES all visited the unit. Have seen the living conditions of the soldiers and heard their complaints, yet nothing has changed.
DIG accused of extortion…
Group Center Khatkhati DIG Anil Bisht has also been accused of corruption in a complaint. Extortion has also been alleged in the complaint. This complaint has been sent by a recruit to DG CRPF. The recruit has also given evidence to the force headquarters regarding the recovery of Rs 42.54 lakh. A video in this regard has also gone viral in CRPF. On February 24, the DIG received 709 new recruits at Group Center Khatkhati for sending them to various training centres. It is written in the complaint that he ordered two trucks of uniforms supplied free of cost by the government. The recruits were forced to take the kit, worth Rs 6000 per recruit, against their will. The complainant has provided audio and video evidence of extortion. Rs 4254000 was collected from the sale of this kit. It is alleged that the supplier allegedly paid Rs 2000000 directly to the DIG. It was told that the said DIG Bisht was going on deputation to NDRF from March 2. The recruits have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. This case has also reached the CRPF Headquarters, but it is not yet known whether any action has been taken or not.
