Shillong: The much-anticipated probe into the alleged multi-crore rupee scam in the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura road project in Meghalaya has finally been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang issued the order, signaling a significant step towards unraveling the complex case. The CID will now appoint an investigating officer (IO) and a dedicated team to delve deep into the matter.
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The incumbent police officer, who had been initially tasked with the investigation, has been instructed to transfer all case diaries and relevant documents to the CID.
The police’s previous attempts to probe the matter had been hindered by the technical nature of the case, leading to a standstill.
The FIR, filed by PWD (NH) Chief Engineer AM Kharmawphlang, names nine individuals, including senior government engineers and officials from two private companies based in Telangana and Haryana.
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The alleged scam, which dates back to 2010, involved the significant escalation of project costs from an initial estimate of Rs 1,303.83 crore to a revised figure of Rs 2,366.77 crore.
The CID’s involvement is expected to bring fresh impetus to the investigation, with experts in finance likely to be roped in to analyze the intricate financial transactions.