Shimla, March 27 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the state government has ordered a vigilance probe into alleged irregularities in health-related purchases and the Himcare scheme, asserting that the opposition BJP was "in panic" after the inquiry was initiated.
Intervening during the Budget session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister said Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur had himself flagged the alleged bungling in health purchases, which would now be thoroughly investigated.
"We have conducted an internal audit. Around Rs 120 crore under Rogi Kalyan Samitis (RKS) and Himcare frauds have taken palce and nearly Rs 1,100 crore in payments, are under scrutiny. Vigilance proceedings have already been...