Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Lokayukta Registers Case Against Forest Officials for Corruption
The Lokayukta in Indore has filed a case against forest officials, including SDO KK Ninama, due to allegations of corruption.
A complaint by Shankar Naik triggered the investigation.
Investigators found problems with afforestation work in Kampel, including poor quality materials and excessive spending.
Specifically, an extra Rs 27,86,454 was spent on digging pits compared to the original plan.
These findings led to a case being filed under anti-corruption laws, and further investigation is ongoing.
The Lokayukta registered a case against forest officials for alleged corruption.
The case involves SDO KK Ninama and other officials.
The complaint was filed by Shankar Naik.
Irregularities were found in compensatory afforestation work.
Excess expenditure of Rs 27,86,454 was discovered.
- Who
- SDO KK Ninama and other forest officials
- What
- Lokayukta registered a case against forest officials for alleged corruption
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article
- Where
- Kampel, Indore forest division
- Why
- Due to irregularities in forest-related work and ignoring illegal tree cutting.
- Accused
- SDO KK Ninama and others
- Accusation
- Serious irregularities and ignoring illegal tree cutting
- Complaint Filed By
- Shankar Naik
- Location of Incident
- Kampel, Indore forest division
- Excess Expenditure
- Rs 27,86,454 for afforestation work
- Case Registered Under
- Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC