Kiru hydropower project corruption: CBI raids residence of ex-governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik

Kiru hydropower project corruption: CBI raids residence of ex-governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik

India's leading crime investigation agency raided the residence of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik on Thursday (Feb 22) over alleged corruption in a hydropower project, media reports said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been probing the corruption of the contract awarded to the Kiru Hydroelectric project, news agency ANI said citing sources. The probe agency also carried out raids at dozens of other locations.

The CBI searched the premises of former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik and 29 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project

Mr. Malik, who was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir between August 23, 2018 and October 30, 2019 had claimed he was offered a ₹300-crore bribe for clearing two files, including the one pertaining to the project.

Probe Agency Searches 30 Premises Of Ex J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik In Corruption Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at 30 locations linked to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with alleged corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project. The agency started its operation in the morning with around 100 officers mobilised to swoop down at 30 locations in multiple cities, officials said. The case relates to alleged corruption in awarding civil works of the Kiru Hydro Electric…