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Telangana officer allegedly stole ₹65.78 lakh meant for milk supply

The ACB said she created false statements for expenses related to the Arogya Lakshmi milk supply for 322 Anganwadi centres.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 01, 2024 | 6:20 PMUpdatedMar 01, 2024 | 6:20 PM

File photo of an anganwadi.

A former child development project officer currently working in the office of the director of the Women Development and Child Welfare Department of Telangana was arrested by officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday, 29 February, for misappropriating funds. The money, over ₹65 lakh, she was caught misappropriating was to be utilised for distributing milk to tribal children.

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