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.