Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Arunachal CM vows action in Rs 130-crore land scam
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, has promised to take strict action against people involved in a big scam related to land compensation for a highway.
This highway, called the Frontier Highway, is important for connecting areas near the India-China border.
The scam involves around Rs 130 crore, and the government has already set up a committee to investigate.
The Chief Minister said the central government can decide if they want to involve agencies like the CBI or ED in the investigation.
One officer has already been arrested in connection with the case.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu promises strict action against those involved in an alleged Rs 130-crore land compensation scam related to the Lada-Sarli stretch of the Frontier Highway.
The state government has ordered fresh verification of land ownership records and compensation payments for the 125.5-km Lada-Sarli segment.
A one-man inquiry committee has already submitted its report on the matter.
The CM stated that the central government can direct the CBI or ED to investigate the case, as the highway is funded by the Centre.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested the land revenue and settlement officer of East Kameng district in connection with the case.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu
- What
- Promised strict action against those involved in an alleged Rs 130-crore land compensation scam related to the Lada-Sarli stretch of the Frontier Highway
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To address alleged irregularities in land compensation disbursed for the strategic highway aimed at improving connectivity along the India-China border
- Amount Involved
- Rs 130 crore
- Highway Segment
- Lada-Sarli stretch (125.5 km)
- Inquiry Committee
- One-man committee
- Arrested Officer
- Land revenue and settlement officer of East Kameng district
- Funding Source
- Central government
