Graft charges rock MCM setup

Amid explosive allegations of bribery, harassment and financial misconduct against top officials of the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM), Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has ordered a formal inquiry into the matter.

- Leena Dhankhar

GURUGRAM: Amid explosive allegations of bribery, harassment and financial misconduct against top officials of the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM), Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has ordered a formal inquiry into the matter.

The action follows a complaint submitted by Shishpal Singh Rana, contractor of Akanksha Enterprises, who has accused senior MCM officers — including commissioner Renu Sogan — of extortion, late payments, and coercive penalties.

Commissioner Renu Sogan was transferred late Monday night and posted as additional secretary in the Haryana Government's grievances department.

Two other officials were also moved: Hitesh Kumar Meena, additional deputy commissioner-cum-district citizen resources information officer, Gurugram, was appointed additional CEO, Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran; and Virender Chaudhary, managing director of Cooperative Sugar Mills, Shahbad, was posted as joint secretary, fisheries department.