Shimla, April 17 -- The Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has assured a thorough departmental probe into the alleged irregularities in the Chester Hill land deal, stating that strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

Responding to allegations and demands for action, the minister said, "The matter is serious and is being investigated at the departmental level. Whoever is found guilty will be punished." He added that the issue is already under examination and any role of officials, including decisions taken during administrative transitions, is also being reviewed.

The minister maintained that the government has acted wherever required and emphasised that the matter gained wider attention in the media at a ...