The general secretary of Mahanagar Congress Committee Sandeep Gaur has demanded probe into the graft charges leveled against an official of Haridwar Roorkee Development Authority (HRDA), alleging that the official was involved in corruption regarding a host of building projects undertaken. He lamented that even after the complaint was made to the State Chief Minister, no action has been taken yet against the official. He threatened protest outside HRDA office on 10 August which might culminate in hunger strike.
Addressing a Press conference on Wednesday, Gaur said, “The Congress members are demanding CBI probe against the corrupt official of HRDA who is deputed as executive engineer. He has encouraged illegal construction in the city in lieu of bribe.”
Gaur also alleged that the engineer had not taken action against the illegal construction by many ashrams. Besides, apartments like Shambhu Ashram of Bhupatwala and Shivalik Nagar are coming up because of the corrupt practice being indulged in by the official, he said.
He further said that he had sent written complaints to the PM office, Governor, CM and central vigilance, demanding transfer of the HRDA official.