Archive · 14 Jun 2025
CBI Files FIR in Srinagar Flood Relief Scam, ₹42 Crore Swindled
Imagine some officials in Srinagar were supposed to give money to people whose shops were damaged by floods.
Instead, they made up fake names and created false lists of people who needed help.
They used these lists to steal around 42 crore rupees from the government.
They pretended to be helping shopkeepers, but really they were just taking the money for themselves.
The CBI is now investigating these officials and the fake people they created to find out who was involved and to make sure they are punished.
CBI registered an FIR against Srinagar revenue officials for a ₹42 crore flood relief scam.
The scam involved fraudulent practices and fake documentation to secure government relief funds.
Fake applications were submitted by non-existent associations claiming to represent flood-affected traders.
Officials and brokers conspired to create fabricated lists and submit them for relief disbursement.
The investigation revealed misappropriation of ₹7.51 crore from the state exchequer.
- Who
- CBI, revenue officials from Srinagar's Deputy Commissioner's office, brokers, and fake beneficiaries.
- What
- CBI filed an FIR against revenue officials for a ₹42 crore flood relief scam involving fake claims.
- When
- The investigation started recently.
- Where
- Srinagar, India.
- Why
- To defraud government funds intended for flood relief.
- Agency
- CBI
- Scam Amount
- ₹42 crore
- Location
- Srinagar, India
- Victims
- Flood-affected traders (falsely represented)
- Involved Parties
- Revenue officials, brokers, fake beneficiaries