India, May 26 -- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police on Monday questioned Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his younger brother Santino in connection with alleged irregularities in the award and execution of contracts to desilt the Mithi river.

"We have been questioning the Morea brothers since 11 am," EOW deputy commissioner of police Sangramsing Nishandar said. He declined to comment on the developments, insisting that the investigations were at a very preliminary stage.

A second police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Morea brothers were summoned after investigators came across phone records indicating they had been in contact with some people linked to the case.

Also, the officer added, Santino ...