CBI conducts searches at nine locations in Aizawl, Imphal and Gurgaon

New Delhi, Nov.22 (HS): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at 9 locations including Aizawl, Imphal, Gurgaon, today, in a case relating to misappropriation of Government funds.

Earlier, CBI has registered a case against O. Ibobi Singh, the then Chairman, Manipur Development Society (MDS); Y. Ningthem Singh, former Project Director of MDS; D.S. Poonia, IAS (Retd.), the then Chairman of MDS; P.C. Lawmuknga, IAS (Retd.), the then Chairman of MDS; O. Nabakishore Singh, IAS (Retd.), the then Chairman; Sh. S. Ranjit Singh, Administrative Officer, MDS and others on the request of Manipur Government and further Notification from Government of India.

It was alleged in the complaint that the accused while working as Chairman of Manipur Development Society from 30.06.2009 to 06.07.2017, in conspiracy with others, misappropriated Government funds to the tune of Rs. 332 crore (approx.) out of the total amount of Rs. 518 crore (approx.) which was entrusted to them for the purpose of executing development work. Further details it to be followed.