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Karnataka cabinet OKs SIT probe into ‘BJP-era Covid scam’

IndiaTimes Thursday, 14 November 2024
The Karnataka government has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularities during the previous BJP government's handling of Covid-19 funds. The SIT will build upon a report that identified potential irregularities amounting to over Rs 7,000 crore, including inflated procurement costs and underreported deaths.
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