Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: Ad Firm Director Accused of Paying Rs 46 Lakh Bribe to IPS Officer's Wife
Allegations of bribery and corruption surface in the investigation of the Mumbai hoarding collapse that killed 17 people, with an ad firm director accused of paying a hefty bribe to an IPS officer's wife.
MumbaiHoarding CollapseBriberyCorruptionIps OfficerReal Estate MumbaiJun 23, 2024
Somaiya has also claimed that Rs 5 crore was paid by Ego Media Pvt Ltd to various railway police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials for allowing the installation of two dozen illegal hoardings in Ghatkopar and Dadar areas of Mumbai. The saffron party leader has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, requesting him to suspend Quaiser Khalid for his alleged involvement in the scandal.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the hoarding collapse incident. According to Somaiya, the SIT has detected proof of Rs 46 lakh bribes paid to Kaiser Khalid through Mohammad Arshad Khan, who deposited the amount in Mahapatra Garments Pvt Ltd, a company owned by Quaiser Khalid's wife, Summana Quaiser Khalid, and Mohd Arshad K Khan.
The Mumbai hoarding collapse has raised questions about the negligence and corruption of government officials, and the latest allegations have added fuel to the fire. So far, five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and action is expected against railway police and BMC officials.
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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the municipal corporation of Mumbai, responsible for the city's civic infrastructure and governance. The Government Railway Police (GRP) is a law enforcement agency responsible for the safety and security of railway passengers and properties.
Kirit Somaiya is a BJP leader and former Member of Parliament. Devendra Fadnavis is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Quaiser Khalid is the former Commissioner of Government Railway Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the Mumbai hoarding collapse?
17 people died in the Mumbai hoarding collapse.
Who is accused of paying a bribe to an IPS officer's wife?
Bhavesh Bhinde, director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, is accused of paying a bribe to an IPS officer's wife.
What is the name of the company owned by the IPS officer's wife?
Mahapatra Garments Pvt Ltd is the company owned by the IPS officer's wife, Summana Quaiser Khalid, and Mohd Arshad K Khan.
How many people have been arrested in connection with the hoarding collapse?
Five people have been arrested in connection with the hoarding collapse.
Who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Devendra Fadnavis is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
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