SHILLONG: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested more time to complete its investigation into the alleged multi-crore scam related to the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura road project.
The inquiry was transferred to the CID following an order from Meghalaya’s Director General of Police (DGP), Idashisha Nongrang.
Nine individuals, including contractors, senior government engineers, and corporate officials, are accused of embezzling project funds in the case, which was filed in September 2024 by the Public Works Department's (PWD) Chief Engineer.
The project was initially supposed to be completed in 2014, but it has undergone multiple cost adjustments, and the current total budget is Rs. 2,366.77 crore.
According to reports, in order to determine the level of mismanagement, the CID is carefully reviewing project paperwork and financial records. According to officials, the case is complicated and calls for a thorough forensic audit and examination of the roles played by important stakeholders.
The road's completion has been significantly delayed, and public dissatisfaction has been heightened by claims of financial irregularities. There is increasing pressure on authorities to maintain transparency and hold individuals accountable for one of Meghalaya's biggest infrastructure projects as the CID continues its investigation.
In September 2024, the state government ordered the investigation into the alleged scam involving nine individuals, including senior government engineers and officials from two private companies.
The FIR was filed by PWD (NH) Chief Engineer AM Kharmawphlang based on information from arbitration proceedings. The CID collected necessary documents and continued the investigation.
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