The Mardan Solar Scheme scandal unfolds while the contractor disappears with millions

The Mardan Solar Scheme scandal unfolds while the contractor disappears with millions

According to sources, a sum of 260 million rupees was provided for the project, which ended abrupt as soon as it started.

A large corruption scandal appeared in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with a solar electrification project for mosques in Mardan.

According to sources, a sum of 260 million rupees was provided for the project, which ended abrupt as soon as it started. The contractor who received a prepayment has reportedly disappeared with the means.

Sources show that the payment was made during the term of office of the previous government and the matter has now been admitted by the public account committee.

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The committee has either ordered an immediate introduction to the project or the recovery of the millions within one month.

In the event of non-compliance, the committee has decided to take action against TMO (Tehsil Municipal Officer) and the contractor via the anti-corruption department.

The local government of the secretary confirmed that evidence indicates that the participation of the TMO and currently further investigations are underway.