1. Assam CM’s Vigilance Cell files chargesheet against former ACS officer Sukanya Bora for MPLAD fund embezzlement.
2. Sukanya Bora, along with 14 others, faces legal action following her arrest on January 18, 2024.
3. Chargesheet submitted to the Special Court, Assam, encompasses 1133 pages under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Guwahati, March 15: The Vigilance Cell of the Chief Minister’s office in Assam has taken a significant step in the ongoing corruption case by filing a chargesheet against Sukanya Bora, a former Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, on allegations of embezzlement of MP funds designated for local area development (MPLAD).
Sukanya Bora was arrested on January 18, 2024, and the chargesheet, comprising a substantial 1133 pages, was submitted to the Special Court, Assam, under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, alongside 14 others involved in the case.
This development underscores the state’s commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability among public servants.
The chargesheet follows a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption and unlawful enrichment during Bora’s tenure as the Additional Deputy Commissioner cum IC District Development Commissioner of Kamrup Metro.
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The investigation uncovered that Bora possessed assets totaling Rs 8,14,18,533.54, which were disproportionate to her known sources of income, marking a remarkable increase of 786.26 per cent.
The scandal has sent shockwaves across Assam, emphasizing the urgent need for stringent measures to address corruption and uphold the principles of transparency and integrity in public service.
As legal proceedings progress, authorities remain resolute in their commitment to uphold justice and transparency, reaffirming their dedication to rooting out corruption and ensuring accountability at all levels of governance.
