Charge Sheet Filed in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam; 28 Officials Including IAS Officer’s Husband Summoned

The EOW has taken action in the Rs 2100 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam by filing a charge sheet in court. The alleged fraud involved the sale of liquor with fake holograms during the Congress government’s term. The court has issued summons to 28 excise officials, including the husband of a female IAS officer. The EOW and ACB conducted an inquiry before preparing the charge sheet. The officials will be appearing in court today. The proposal for prosecution approval was approved on May 20, following which the Chief Minister’s approval was secured. A supplementary charge sheet is also being prepared. This filing represents a significant step in the judicial process, with the court determining the next course of action. The case is likely to elicit responses from the political arena.