Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch questions former PDP minister Naeem Akhtar

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has questioned PDP leaderNaeem Akhtar over alleged irregularities committed during his tenure as publicworks minister in allotment of contracts for the J-K Projects ConstructionCorporation (JKPCC), officials said Sunday.

The former minister has, however, denied any wrongdoing and saidhe has cooperated with police officials.

   

“I am sure that truth will prevail. I have done nothing wrong and all due processes were followed,” Akhtar said.

The officials said Akhtar was questioned at his residence aboutgiving out work at JKPCC to a specific set of contractors and making someappointments without following the due process.

The questioning revolved around JKPCC work, construction work atthe Islamic University in south Kashmir and allotment of work for setting upthe AIIMS in south Kashmir, they said.

It is alleged that the contracts were given to such people whohad no experience in construction work and had floated companies barely a fewdays before the tendering process was initiated, the officials said.

The investigation was also into the air-conditioning work of thehealth department, they said.

“I have answered all the questions and clarified thematter. I am sure that the matter is sorted out. I have full faith injudiciary,” PDP leader Akhtar.

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