Gangtok, Aug. 11 -- The Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) on Tuesday arrested a Head Assistant of the Tourism Department on charges of conspiracy and misappropriation of government funds, in continuation of its ongoing anti-corruption drive against errant public servants.

According to a press release issued by the SVP on August 11, 2026, the accused was arrested for allegedly receiving funds in her bank account that were fraudulently and dishonestly withdrawn from government accounts belonging to the Gangtok District Zilla Panchayat (GDZP) and the Jal Jeevan Mission Security Deposit.

Following the arrest, a search was conducted at the residence of the accused, during which incriminating materials relevant to the investigation were seized. T...