Shahjahanpur: District Magistrate Dharmendra Pratap Singh has ordered the attachment of movable and immovable properties worth ₹4.49 crore in connection with the old-age pension scam that came to light in June 2023. The action has been taken against Rajesh Kumar, a Social Welfare Officer and the alleged gang leader in the case, under Section 14(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. Rajesh Kumar was posted as the District Social Welfare Officer in Shahjahanpur when the scam surfaced. Officials said the attached movable properties include a Mahindra XUV and a Mahindra Bolero registered in Rajesh Kumar’s name, along with a Honda Elevate ZX car registered in the name of his son. The immovable assets seized include agricultural land in Ataria village of Sindhauli tehsil in Sitapur district registered in Rajesh Kumar’s name, a 120.817-square-metre constructed building in Para village along the Ring Road in Lucknow registered in the name of his wife, Mangita Singh, and a guest house located in Sarosa Bharosa village under Kakori pargana of Lucknow district. According to the administration, the attachment proceedings were initiated to curb organised crime and prevent anti-social activities, with officials stating that strict action is being taken against those involved in misuse of public office.