Gangtok, April 25 -- The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has called for a high-level investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of welfare schemes in Sikkim, following recent enforcement actions by the Sikkim Vigilance Police.

In a statement issued on April 24, the opposition party pointed to ongoing inquiries into the Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana-commonly known as Aama Yojana-and the House Upgradation Scheme. According to the SDF, preliminary findings from searches conducted in and around Gangtok, including the Ranka area, suggest possible discrepancies in the distribution of benefits.

The party alleged that irregularities may include manipulation of beneficiary lists, diversion of funds, and disbursement of fina...