17-jul-2024, 11:56 aM
Fourth Arrest in Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission Scam by ED. Delhi, India – In a significant development related to the ongoing Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) probe, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended the fourth suspect on Wednesday. The identity of the accused is yet to be disclosed by the authorities.
The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship Government of India initiative that aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household across the country. The Rajasthan JJM scam pertains to alleged irregularities and corruption in the tendering and execution of projects under the mission.
ED officials revealed that the latest arrest comes after weeks of intensive investigation and interrogation of the previously apprehended suspects. The agency has been meticulously tracing the flow of alleged illicit funds and identifying the individuals involved in the scam.
“We are currently questioning the newly arrested accused and expect to unearth crucial information regarding the JJM scam. We are confident that this arrest will further strengthen our case,” a senior ED official stated, preferring anonymity.
The ED initiated its probe into the JJM scam based on information received from credible sources that indicated large-scale irregularities in the allocation and execution of tenders. The investigation has so far led to the arrest of four individuals, with the possibility of more arrests in the coming days.
The JJM scam has sparked outrage in Rajasthan, with residents expressing concerns about the potential impact on the mission’s objective of delivering clean drinking water to rural households. The ED’s ongoing investigation is expected to shed light on the extent of the scam and bring those involved to justice.
