Srinagar- The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of construction materials during revamping and beautification of Srinagar under the smart city project.
The ACB, in a statement issued to Kashmir Observer, said that it also initiated a probe into the alleged use of sub-standard material in the ongoing development work at Foreshore road in the Nishat area of Srinagar.
The ACB has registered a preliminary inquiry following reliable inputs indicating misappropriation of materials, including devari stones, path tiles, iron grills in the Srinagar city.
“The material is suspected to have been either unaccounted for or allegedly sold in the open market for personal gains, during revamp and beautification under the Srinagar Smart City project rather than being retained in the stores of the concerned engineering division,” the statement reads.
The second Preliminary Enquiry focuses on the alleged use of substandard materials in development works at Foreshore Road, Nishat. These works include the construction of a cycle track, footpaths facing Dal Lake, and viewing decks from Nishat to Naseem Bagh PHC. Officials and contractors associated with Srinagar Smart City Ltd. are accused of bypassing mandatory quality assurance procedures, resulting in compromised work standards.
It is alleged that there was connivance between certain officials of Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and contractors to execute these substandard projects, undermining the intended purpose of the initiative.
Both Preliminary Enquiries are actively under investigation, and the ACB is committed to uncovering the truth behind these allegations and ensuring accountability. Further updates will follow as the probes progress.
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