Steps Against Corruption: Assam Govt Set Up Control Room, Launches Phone Numbers

GUWAHATI: In order to add more teeth to the ongoing crusade against corruption, the Assam BJP-led government has set up a control room.

As per reports, anyone can inform about corruption if he or she witnesses among government officials dialling or messaging to the control room.

For which the government has launched some phone numbers. Such informant/s identity would be kept secret by the government.

The newly launched numbers for the purpose are 0361-2462295, 18003453767, and 6026901243 (for Whatsapp).

Official sources said that the concerned department will act on the information provided by any informant/s. The government appeals to the people to become a part of its move against corruption.

Earlier, Assam P&RD Minister Ranjeet Dass said that if the public comes across any instances of corruption at the panchayat level, then they should either file FIR (First Information Report) in the respective local police station or submit a written complaint to the Department official.

Talking to The Sentinel, Dass added, "The masses are quite conscious these days. The majority of them express their views and reactions on social media. This move remains within its ambit. However, such developments remain outside the official domain.

Dass pointed out, "Hence, we urge the public to either submit a written complaint to the higher authorities concerned or file an FIR in the local police station. This process will help the investigating agencies. The truth behind such scams will be also exposed. "

On the allegations of fund misuse by a few beneficiaries under the (PMAY-G) — 'Prime Minister Awas Yojana', Minister Dass added, "Already FIRs have been filed against such people.

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