Gangtok, Feb. 21 -- The Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) arrested two accountants from the Gangtok District Zilla Parishad (GDZP) on Saturday. They face allegations of misusing government funds.

Officials stated that the arrests followed a written complaint by the Sachiva of GDZP. An FIR was filed at the SVP Police Station, charging the suspects with conspiracy, cheating, and forgery.

Investigators claim that during the financial years 2024 and 2025, the two officials, responsible for preparing salary bills for GDZP staff, inflated their own monthly salary claims.

The police reported that they allegedly sent fake payee lists to the bank, which led to excess salary amounts being deposited directly into their personal accounts.

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