The probe into the multi crore social welfare scam seems to have gathered momentum when the investigating sleuths of the anti corruption cell took 6 officials of the department in their custody for interrogation.
Many stunning revelations are believed to have surfaced on the scam as the interrogating is going on which have confirmed their direct involvement in it. Five others are also under scanners for their alleged involvement.
The arrested officials include Goalpara district officer Hemi Borah, his Kamrup counterpart Kishori Dutta, accounts officer RS Bhattacharya, assistants Debasish Dey and Sajid Hussain and Kulen Saikia who is a programme officer.
The cell has already grilled 32 officials along with three former ministers. They are Ajanta Neog, Akon Bora and Gautom Roy.
In a resolute display of solidarity and resilience, over 5,000 women hailing from the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo communities congregated at Peace Ground, Tuibuong, Lamka, Churachandpur in Manipur, kickstarting the annual 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. Orchestrated by the Women of Lamka, the event was a fervent call for justice and a poignant outcry against the distressing instances of gender-based violence (GBV) that have plagued the state.
Led by the indomitable Ngaineikim from Kuki Women organization for human rights, the program's inauguration was a tapestry of impassioned speeches, stirring presentations, and solemn moments dedicated to the victims. Distinguished figures such...
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