17-Jan-2024 11:16 PM
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Mumbai, Jan 17 (Reporter) In a setback to the Shiv Sena (UBT), key functionary Suraj Chavan, a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for his involvement in khichdi distribution to migrant labourers during the COVID lockdown.
On Wednesday evening, the central agency conducted raids on eight locations in Mumbai, including the residence of a senior BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) officer and Chavan's residence.
The arrest comes in the ED-led probe into the financial misappropriation by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the Khichdi distribution scam.
In this regard, BJP leader Krit Somiya has filed a complaint.
Economic offence Wing EOW of Mumbai police has erroneously registered an offence in connection with the irregularities while awarding various contracts during COVID-19.
Former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar and other Sena leaders are accused in the case...////...