Rs 1.25 crore seized from vehicle trailing behind CM's convoy

Vehicle in question, reportedly belonged to a private firm director

Initial investigations suggest money was intended to compensate labourers

A significant sum of Rs 1.25 crore was discovered in the vehicle trailing behind Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s convoy. The unexpected discovery unfolded as election officials conducted an inspection in the backdrop of the looming Lok Sabha elections.

Sangma, en route to bolster support for his party’s candidate in Arunachal Pradesh, was in transit to a public rally when the staggering amount was unearthed in the trailing vehicle. Income Tax Department officials promptly seized the cash, totaling a substantial Rs 1.25 crore.

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The vehicle in question, reportedly belonging to Harsh Vardhan Singh, Executive Director of a private construction firm, was not formally part of the CM’s motorcade. However, it was observed trailing behind the procession. Initial investigations suggest that the funds were intended to compensate labourers.

Allegedly earmarked for disbursing wages, the cash was purportedly designated for workers engaged in projects such as the Sonari Medical College in Assam, the Brigade Headquarters in Khinsa, Arunachal’s Tirap district, and the Assam Police Battalion in Shivsagar. This revelation sheds light on the widespread financial intricacies underpinning various construction endeavours across the region.

The incident underscores the heightened vigilance surrounding financial transactions, particularly amidst the charged atmosphere of election campaigns. As authorities delve deeper into the matter, questions surrounding the source and intended use of the substantial sum continue to linger, emphasizing the imperative of transparency and accountability in electoral processes.