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Actor Dino Morea Questioned in Rs 65-Crore Mumbai River Desilting Probe
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by investigators for six hours in connection with alleged financial irregularities in a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sanitation contract. The probe centres on a Rs 65-crore project awarded for cleaning and desilting the Mithi River.
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The actor was summoned by investigating authorities as part of their inquiry into potential misconduct in the awarding and execution of the BMC sanitation contract. The interrogation lasted approximately six hours as officials sought to establish details regarding his alleged involvement in the project dealings.
The investigation focuses on suspected financial improprieties related to the Mithi River desilting initiative, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving drainage and water management in Mumbai. The Rs 65-crore contract has come under scrutiny, with authorities examining whether proper procedures were followed in its allocation and implementation.
The Mithi River, which flows through central Mumbai, has been subject to various cleanup and desilting operations over the years due to pollution concerns and infrastructure challenges. The current investigation represents part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in municipal procurement processes.
Authorities have not disclosed specific charges or the exact nature of Morea's alleged connection to the contract. The questioning marks a significant development in what investigators are treating as a case of potential irregularities in public expenditure related to civic infrastructure projects in the financial capital.