Explainer: Public money, private gains inside Sirsa Municipal Council scam
A major scam has been uncovered in development works worth crores of rupees carried out by the Sirsa Municipal Council between 2012 and 2014. The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has found serious irregularities in several projects during that period. The investigation report names 21 officials and orders recovery of around Rs 35 lakh from the officials and contractors involved. A chargesheet against seven engineers has been prepared and sent to higher authorities for further action.