Dehradun, June 4 -- The Pushkar Singh Dhami Government has suspended 7 officers, including two IAS officers in connection with the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase scam. Among those suspended are Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh and then Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary. The Uttarakhand Congress has criticised the move, calling it insufficient action.

State Congress President Karan Mahara today alleged the involvement of very senior officials and "white-collar" politicians, demanding action against them as well. He termed the suspensions a mere "show" and accused the government of acting solely under pressure from Congress. Mahara questioned why officers were only suspended and attached to the Personnel and ...