Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Gujarat Congress Leader Hira Jotva, Son Digvijay Arrested In Alleged MGNREGA Scam


(MENAFN- Live Mint) Police arrested three accused, including Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva and son Digvijay Jotva, in an alleged MGNREGA Scam on Saturday, after a survey of 11 villages revealed that the government money was siphoned off, Bharuch Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Chawda said, ANI reported.

On the arrest of Congress leader Hira Jotva and son Digvijay Jotva in the alleged MGNREGA Scam, Bharuch SP Mayur Chawda said,“As soon as a doubt arose about an illicit practice in MGNREGA, Bharuch DDO started a primary investigation in 56 villages. They surveyed 11 villages and they found that government money has been siphoned through the scheme. They complained to the police and registered a complaint regarding forged documents, siphoning government money illegally, and conspiracy.”

(This is a developing story.)

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