Ranchi, Apr 15 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the government has taken allegations of fake salary withdrawals from government treasuries very seriously, and a detailed investigation is underway.
“It came to light that some withdrawals were made improperly, and irregularities have been identified. The government has taken this matter very seriously. Several people have already been identified,” Soren told reporters after a cabinet meeting.
Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore has ordered a statewide probe after investigations revealed that over Rs 6 crore was allegedly withdrawn from a treasury salary account in Bokaro by a police department accountant, who has been arrested.
Later, five persons were arrested in the Hazaribag SP office treasury scam, with the alleged embezzlement amount rising to Rs 28 crore.
On the special session of Parliament, Soren said the Centre is set to bring key bills related to women’s reservation and changes in Lok Sabha seat strength.
He said, “I have heard there will be 850 seats in the Lok Sabha. But how does the government know the number will be exactly 850? It could be 840 or 860.” PTI SAN MNB
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