Treasury scam inquiry demanded: Jharkhand Police Association calls for probe into Rs 15 crore treasury scam; Senior officers' involvement suspected

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Police Association (JPA) on Friday sought an enquiry into the alleged Hazaribag treasury scam. Three constables, posted in the accounts branch of police department in Hazaribag district, were arrested for the alleged involvement in the Rs 15 crore scam.JPA president Rahul Murmu, who sought a high-level probe into the alleged illegal withdrawal from treasury for salary payment, claimed that involvement of several senior officers was also possible.“There must be loophole in the system which has been exploited by several persons, including senior officers. CM Hemant Soren should take steps for a high-level inquiry in connection with withdrawals in all the districts, units and forces,” he said.The constables were held in Hazaribag came a day after the arrest of an accountant in Bokaro, who allegedly transferred govt funds from the treasury to his wife’s account.Suspecting that the scam took place in other departments as well, Murmu said there could be efforts to cover up the defalcation.