Lucknow: Recent asset declarations submitted by IPS officers to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) have revealed striking changes in property valuations, including sharp depreciation as well as rapid appreciation in some cases. The disclosures were made following a central government directive requiring IAS and IPS officers to submit details of their movable and immovable assets by January 31.
One of the most notable cases involves a DIG-rank officer posted in Uttar Pradesh, whose property valuation has dropped dramatically within a year.
Sanjeev Tyagi Remains Wealthiest IPS Officer in UP Despite Sharp Decline
The DIG of Basti range, Sanjeev Tyagi, continues to be the wealthiest IPS officer in Uttar Pradesh, owning five properties collectively valued at around ₹30 crore, despite a steep fall in the declared value of one of his major assets.
Tyagi owns 0.838 hectares of land in Sadar, Ghaziabad, which he purchased in 2010 for ₹40 lakh, spending an additional ₹11 lakh on construction. In his 2025 asset declaration, the property was valued at ₹10 crore. However, in his 2026 declaration, the same property has been valued at just ₹3.2 crore, indicating a drop of nearly ₹7 crore within a year.
Another Ghaziabad Property Loses Half Its Value
Tyagi also owns another plot in Modinagar, Ghaziabad, measuring 0.356 hectares, purchased in 2015 for ₹50 lakh. According to the latest declaration, the property is now valued at ₹26 lakh, showing a significant depreciation over 11 years.
Sambhal SP Buys ₹4 Crore House in Rajasthan
Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar, who had not declared ownership of any property in 2025, reported the purchase of a residential property in Rajasthan in 2026.
- Purchase price: ₹3.40 crore
- Current value: ₹4 crore
- Date of purchase: January 27, 2025
- Ownership: Jointly owned with his brother and sister
- Annual rental income: Approximately ₹4.8 lakh
- Status: Mortgaged
The property has appreciated by nearly ₹60 lakh within a year.
Muzaffarnagar SP’s Property Appreciates 1.5 Times in Six Months
Muzaffarnagar SP Sanjeev Suman, who also had no declared property in 2025, reported a plot in Lucknow purchased on June 6, 2025, for ₹20 lakh. Within just six months, the value of the plot has increased to ₹30 lakh, marking a 1.5-times appreciation.
IG-Rank Officers’ Property Details
Jhansi range IG Akash Kulhari purchased 240 square metres of land in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, for ₹15 lakh last year. He also jointly owns a house in Jaipur with his brother.
IG K. Aguilarson, currently posted with UP-112, has declared ownership of 14 properties, up from 13 properties in 2025.
Headquarters-Level IPS Officers See Little Change
Among IPS officers posted at police headquarters, including:
- Director General
- ADG Law and Order
- DG Fire Services
- DG Jail
- ADG Railways
there has been little to no change in asset declarations compared to 2025.
Zone-Level ADG Officers’ Assets
Among zone-level Additional Director General (ADG) officers:
- Bhanu Bhaskar declared six properties in 2026, down from seven in 2025.
- Ramit Sharma owns the highest number at seven properties.
- Bhanu Bhaskar and Jyoti Narayan each own six properties.
- Lucknow zone ADG Praveen Kumar has no declared properties.
Police Commissionerate Officers’ Holdings
Within the police commissionerate:
- Jogendra Kumar holds nine properties, including inherited assets.
- Lucknow Police Commissioner Amarendra Sengar owns five properties.
- Rakesh Prakash Singh Remains Largest Landowner
Rakesh Prakash Singh continues to be the largest landowner among IPS officers in the range, owning 25 properties, the majority of which are inherited. Overall, most officers’ property holdings show little variation compared to last year, barring a few significant changes.
