The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption arrested one pradhan in connection with manipulation of works implemented under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) on Friday.
A press note issued by superintendent of police, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption stated that the arrested person was identified as one Ningthoujam Ramananda Singh son of N Babudhon Singh of Thangalawai Sabal Leikai, Kha-Thinungei, Bishnupur district.
It stated that Ramananda is the pradhan of Kha-Thinungei Gram Panchayat, and he was arrested under a complaint registered at the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Police station, Manipur.
During investigation, he revealed that he manipulated the implementation of works executed under MGNREGS, State Finance Commission and 14th Finance Commission in Kha-Thinungei gram panchayat for his wrongful gain by corrupt practice in connivance with other officials and private persons, it added.
