Odisha vigilance arrests three contractors in streetlight scam (opens original article in a new tab)

Odisha vigilance arrested three contractors for allegedly misappropriating Rs 3 crore in a streetlight project, with investigations revealing missing components and fraudulent billing.

• Three contractors arrested for misappropriating Rs 3 crore in LED streetlight project during BJD regime
• Investigation found missing components in streetlight installations despite billed installations
• Vigilance department conducting technical inspections to assess financial irregularities
• 24 teams of 81 officers deployed for probe into alleged corruption