Amravati Waste Management Fraud Exceeds Rs 2.75 Crore
A significant financial fraud involving 76 waste management vehicles has been uncovered in Amravati, leading to police action.
Fraud of Rs 2.75 crore linked to 76 waste management vehicles.
Three individuals have been accused, including Karnal Singh Rahal.
Investigation initiated by City Kotwali police following a formal complaint.
A financial fraud amounting to Rs 2.75 crore has been reported in Amravati, concerning 76 vehicles used for solid waste management. The City Kotwali police have initiated legal proceedings against three individuals based on a complaint from Aditya Surwade, the local manager of Konark Infrastructure Limited, which is responsible for waste management in the city.
The accused, identified as Karnal Singh Rahal, Rajesh Gupta, and Manoj Sabu, are all residents of Amravati. The case was officially registered on the evening of October 2, following allegations that Rahal acted as an intermediary during the procurement of vehicles for waste collection operations. Surwade's complaint details that Konark Infrastructure entered into an oral agreement with Shri Nagrik Seva Cooperative Society and Tuljai Transport to acquire 76 vehicles.
According to the complaint, Konark Infrastructure made substantial payments totaling Rs 2,75,80,300, including Rs 53.80 lakh for 16 vehicles from Tuljai Transport and Rs 2.22 crore for 60 vehicles from Shri Nagrik Seva Cooperative Society. These payments were executed through online transactions and cheques, with tax invoices received for 47 of the 60 vehicles. However, a dispute arose on September 19, when the accused allegedly removed all 76 vehicles from the company's possession without prior notice.
The complaint further indicates that the vehicles had been in use for solid waste management by Konark Infrastructure for several days before the incident. When the company sought clarification regarding the agreement and the status of the vehicles, the accused reportedly evaded clear responses and delayed formalizing the agreement despite multiple inquiries. This has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the transaction and the handling of public resources.
The City Kotwali police confirmed that the complaint was thoroughly verified prior to the registration of the case. The complainant's statement has been documented, and an investigation is currently underway under the supervision of PI Roshan Sirsat. Authorities are expected to delve deeper into the matter to ascertain the full extent of the fraud and hold the responsible parties accountable.
