NH-74 scam: SIT to start process of confiscating properties of 8 accused farmers on the run

Dehradun | Saturday | 13th January, 2018

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They were a part of the nexus and their money trails unveiled strong evidence against them.”However, they fled before the SIT could arrest them. Now we are seeking proclamation under Section 82 of the IPC against the accused and we will confiscate their properties.”Meanwhile, the SIT will file charge sheet against 11 accused, including two suspended PCS officers. Many such cases were reported from Jaspur, Kashipur, Bajpur, Kichha, Gadarpur and Sitarganj towns of US Nagar district. “Dubious role of two other suspended land officers was also confirmed through forensic test reports as their signatures matched with those on the documents,” he added.The scam pertains to land acquisition between 2011 and 2016 for widening of the 300-km Haridwar-Bareilly National Highway (NH-74). He added that suspecting that they might leave the country, look out circulars were also issued..