Shimla, Feb. 6 -- The Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered an FIR in the water supply scam in the Theog assembly constituency of Shimla district. The case was registered against unidentified persons after a preliminary investigation questioned 90 individuals, including SDM Theog, suspended engineers, tanker drivers, and contractors, and their statements were recorded.

The preliminary probe had found serious irregularities in the supply of potable water through tankers. The probe had pointed out discrepancies in the statements of the suspended engineers, contractors, and officials of the Jal Shakti Department. The investigation found that the work was not carried out as per the tender conditions. There are allegations that contractors, in...