Land Usurping Scandal in Dehradun: Congress Leader Charged

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Uttarakhand Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat, his wife, and others for alleged money laundering linked to the usurpation of two Dehradun land parcels.

The chargesheet was submitted to a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following accusations that involved the registration of land under a conspiracy hatched by Rawat and several associates.

The alleged dubious transactions involved assets whose current market value exceeds Rs 70 crore but were reportedly sold below their actual value. These lands are now part of a medical institute controlled by Rawat's affiliates.

(With inputs from agencies.)