Jharkhand Treasury Scam: BJP Exposes Massive Loot

Ranchi is reeling from revelations of what could be the state's largest financial scandal yet. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Dev has unleashed a barrage of accusations against the Jharkhand government, claiming a massive treasury loot involving fake allowances and salaries. Speaking exclusively, Dev detailed how initial probes uncovered fraudulent travel allowances (TA), dearness allowances (DA), and bogus salary payments siphoned off from government coffers. 'This is daylight robbery of public money,' he asserted, pointing fingers at Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) who allegedly withdrew funds using names of police personnel. The scam's scale is staggering, with preliminary estimates pegging losses at 30-35 crores, but Dev warns it could run into hundreds of crores. Investigations are now probing senior police officials across multiple districts, with suspicions of funds being funneled to other states through various accounts. As the probe widens, more shocking disclosures are expected. Dev didn't hold back on related issues, slamming the government over recurring paper leaks that betray the youth. 'Exams are being compromised one after another, yet the administration denies it,' he said, citing a recent bust of 160 candidates in a remote under-construction building. The BJP leader ridiculed the police's hasty dismissal of paper leak claims within hours, calling it a mockery of justice. 'Jharkhand police are outpacing international agencies in sham investigations,' he quipped. With mounting pressure, the government faces demands for accountability in this deepening crisis of corruption and incompetence.