CBI Files Case In 2 J&K Projects, Ex-Governor Had Alleged Corruption

In the First Information Report, or FIR, the CBI said e-tender process wasn't followed while awarding civil works of the project worth Rs 2,240 crore to Patel Engineering

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a case into alleged corruption in a hydroelectric power project and a discontinued insurance scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, after former Governor Satyapal Malik alleged irregularities.

Mr Malik, who is now the Governor of Meghalaya, had alleged corruption in these two projects.

The construction of the Kiru hydroelectric project that would generate 624 megawatt was approved by the centre in March 2019 for an estimated Rs 4,287.59 crore.

The CBI has also carried out raids in Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Mumbai and Delhi. The home of Indian Administrative Service officer Naveen Choudhary was searched. Mr Choudhary is the former chairman of Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Ltd, or CVVPPL.