Shimla, Feb. 17 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday announced the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged benami land transactions in Gagret and around Gaggal Airport in Kangra district, as the issue dominated Question Hour proceedings in the state Assembly.

Responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia from Gagret, Sukhu assured the House that strict action would be taken against those involved in illegal land purchases and alleged commission payments.

"The state government is taking strict action against corruption and will also take action against irregularities in the purchase and sale of land at Gaggal Airport and Gagret," he said.

The Chief Minister said ...