Himachal Pradesh Land Scandal: SDM Poonam Bansal Under Scrutiny

Himachal Pradesh DGP Ashok Tiwari has flagged serious allegations against SDM Poonam Bansal for misuse of position and involvement in possible benami transactions. A detailed inquiry has been recommended. Controversy surrounds land acquisitions in Solan, with major financial discrepancies and governmental instruction violations coming to light.

The Director General of Police in Himachal Pradesh, Ashok Tiwari, has initiated a call for investigation into SDM Poonam Bansal based on allegations of gross misconduct. Bansal is accused of abusing her official role and partaking in benami transactions.

According to the allegations, a suspicious transfer of Rs 40.50 lakh was orchestrated by her husband to facilitate property transactions. The properties were purchased under different names, hinting at indirect ownership structures designed to conceal actual proprietorship.

The scandal has attracted attention from political parties, who demand accountability and the resignation of top officials allegedly involved in halting previous investigations into related irregularities.