Archive · 24 Jan 2026
CM Dhami Suspends Home Guards Director Over Uniform Scam
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has suspended the director of the Home Guards, Amitabh Srivastava, because of a suspected scam involving the purchase of uniforms.
The government found that a lot more money was spent on uniforms than it should have been.
The Chief Minister said that the government does not tolerate corruption and will take strict action against anyone found guilty.
A special team has been formed to investigate the matter further.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami suspended Home Guards Director Amitabh Srivastava over alleged uniform procurement scam.
Allegations involve financial irregularities in the tender process for uniforms during 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Approximately Rs 3 crore was paid for uniforms, while the actual cost was around Rs 1 crore.
Dhami stated a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and promised strict action against guilty officers.
A joint inquiry committee has been formed to probe the matter further.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Suspended Home Guards Director Amitabh Srivastava over alleged uniform procurement scam
- When
- January 24, 2024
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Allegations of financial irregularities and lack of transparency in the tender process
- Person Suspended
- Amitabh Srivastava (Home Guards Director)
- Alleged Scam Amount
- Rs 3 crore
- Actual Cost
- Rs 1 crore
- Financial Years Involved
- 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Action Taken
- Suspension and formation of a joint inquiry committee
