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Uttarakhand forms SIT to investigate minister's husband corruption allegations
A nine-member special investigation team has been constituted to probe serious allegations of illicit wealth accumulation levelled against a state minister by her estranged husband. The accusations, made public through a video statement, centre on claims of assets worth approximately ₹210 crore.
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Authorities in Uttarakhand have established a dedicated investigative unit to examine corruption charges brought against a cabinet minister amid an ongoing marital dispute with her spouse. The allegations surfaced on Friday when the minister's husband released video footage accusing her of possessing substantial illegal assets.
According to the charges presented, the minister is said to hold assets valued at around ₹210 crore that lack legitimate sources of income. The allegations have prompted swift administrative action, with senior officials ordering the constitution of the nine-member special investigation team to conduct a thorough probe into the matter.
The development marks an escalation in the couple's public dispute, with the minister's husband taking the unprecedented step of releasing video documentation of his accusations. The nature of the minister's portfolio and the specific details of the alleged illegal acquisitions remain key areas of focus for the investigation team.
State officials have indicated that the special team will examine all aspects of the allegations systematically. The investigation is expected to involve scrutiny of financial records, property documentation, and other relevant evidence to determine the veracity of the claims made against the minister.