CBI to Probe BSP Scrap Theft Racket in Chhattisgarh
Police say 21 people were arrested and assets worth Rs 3.22 crore were seized in the alleged theft network.
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CBI To Investigate Massive Scrap Theft At Bhilai Steel Plant
The Chhattisgarh government has approved a CBI probe into the alleged large-scale theft of iron and scrap from the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Durg district. This follows the arrest of 21 individuals, including a BJP functionary and BSP officials, and the seizure of assets worth Rs 3.22 crore in May. BJP MLA Rikesh Sen, who has been vocal about the issue, welcomed the decision, stating that "white-collar" individuals involved in looting national…
BSP Scrap Theft Case: CBI's scope widens in Chhattisgarh, possibility of investigation in BSP's 250 tonne iron theft case increases after gazette notification.
Durg. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will now investigate the alleged theft of scrap from the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). The Home Ministry has issued a gazette notification, initiating the process of handing over the case to the central agency. MLA Rakesh Sen has been actively involved in the case for a long time.
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