Jammu, Dec. 14 -- A top official of a private company engaged in the construction of 850 MW Ratle hydroelectric project over Chenab river in Kishtwar district has alleged persistent political interference by BJP MLA Shagun Parihar and has threatened to pull out of the project. On the other hand, the MLA has rubbished such claims and accused the official of recruiting surrendered militants at the expense of local residents.

Harpal Singh, joint chief operating officer of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), said, "Local BJP MLA Shagun Parihar, with the involvement of some outsiders, keeps interfering in the project with mala-fide intentions to disrupt it. She keeps telling us to engage workers and go by her wishes. I told h...