Assam BJP member arrested in connection with P&RD job scam

Assam BJP member arrested in connection with P&RD job scam

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India TodayNE
  • Oct 17, 2020,
  • Updated Oct 17, 2020, 12:48 AM IST

The Crime Branch of Assam Police has arrested an Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Rajeev Parashar for his alleged involvement in the Panchayat & Rural Development Department scam. Parashar reportedly collected money from candidates in the name of giving jobs in the P&RD department.

The Crime Branch also conducted raids in his flats at Anil Plaza and JK Apartment in Guwahati and recovered various documents as well as a laptop. The investigating team has seized Parashar’s mobile and laptop.

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Parashar is currently with the Crime Branch and the investigating team may conduct more raids soon based on his revelations.

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