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Crime
Sikkim Official Arrested
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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A Tourism Department official in Sikkim has been arrested by the Sikkim Vigilance Police in a multi-crore salary fraud case. The arrest was made in connection with a large-scale fraud involving salaries.
The Sikkim Vigilance Police have taken a significant step in combating corruption by arresting a senior official from the state's Tourism Department. The official, whose name has not been disclosed, was allegedly involved in a multi-crore salary fraud case. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities within the department. The case involves the misappropriation of large sums of money meant for employee salaries, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and accountability within government agencies.