New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday informed the state assembly that nearly Rs.556 crore has been recovered so far, including approximately Rs.22 crore as interest, out of the Rs.590 crore involved in the alleged fraud at the bank's Chandigarh branch.

He said that a high-level committee has been set up under the leadership of the finance secretary to investigate the matter. According to him, the panel will thoroughly examine the incident and offer recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

"I want to clarify before this House that the entire amount lost in yesterday's incident, including the funds of some Haryana government departments and boards and corporations, has been deposit...