R&B, FC&I, RDD accused of embezzling funds | | | Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report POONCH, July 10: Under the so-called good governance of previous state government, the Public Works (R&B) Department, Flood Control and Irrigation Department and Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj in Poonch have embezzled crores of rupees in the name of restoration of roads, bridges, MGNREGA, canals and other works. According to the sources, all the officials of said departments have truck with some blue eyed contractors and politicians. Locals of Poonch have demanded high level investigation into the embezzled funds through different agencies. Sources informed that PWD Poonch has befooled the minister for demanding more funds whereas already sanctioned roads are awaiting completion. FC and Irrigation Poonch have a similar story to tell. The officers of the said department have also embezzled funds in the name of cools, canals, embankments protection works etc. Social organization, locals, political leaders have demanded high level investigation of released funds at an earliest. |
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