Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
Harak Singh Rawat in Uttarakhand
| Feb. 7, 2024, 6:29 a.m.
Enforcement Directorate Raids Locations Linked to Former Uttarakhand Minister in Forest Scam Allegations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at various locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand in connection with an alleged forest scam case involving former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat. Rawat and some departmental officers face accusations of illegal tree cutting and construction within the Corbett Tiger Reserve under the Tiger Safari Project during Rawat's tenure as the state forest minister. This isn't the first time Rawat's properties have faced scrutiny, as earlier raids by the Uttarakhand Vigilance Team uncovered misuse of government funds. The latest operation, authorized by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, underscores the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
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