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Uttarakhand Suspends 12 Officials in Haridwar Land Scam Over ₹54 Crore Purchase

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has redirected the case to the state vigilance department under his zero-tolerance stance on corruption.

Haridwar District Magistrate among 12 suspended in Rs 54 crore land scam
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Overview

  • Sachin Ranveer’s 100-page probe report identified procedural lapses and severe irregularities in the land acquisition process.
  • Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, SDM Ajayveer Singh and former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary are among those suspended.
  • Investigators found a parcel valued at ₹14 crore was purchased for ₹54 crore without forming the legally required land pooling committee.
  • Two IAS officers, one PCS officer and other municipal and revenue staff complete the list of 12 suspended officials.
  • The case has been transferred to the state vigilance department for a full investigation into alleged corruption and bribery.