Without Sports Equipment Purchase Bill Raised In Lakhs

Bilaspur, April 13-  a case of embezzlement of two and a half lakh rupees has come to light in the purchase of goods made for hockey players. After the matter came to light, Sports Officer Ravi Shankar issued a show cause notice to the hockey coach and sought a reply within two days. In Bilaspur Sports Department, sports material was purchased for hockey players about one and a half years ago.

This included sports kit and other items. This purchase was said to be about two and a half lakhs on paper. A few days ago, when the sports officer Ravi Shankar asked the hockey players to bring their kits in the competition held at Nalwadi fair, it was found that the players did not have the kit at all.

After this, the sports officer came to know that the purchase of the goods mentioned in the papers is not available with the goods department. He has issued a show cause notice to the hockey coach. Have asked that the material which is shown in the papers, if it has been purchased then where is it.

If the material has not been bought then where is the money which came for it. On the other hand, District Sports Officer Ravi Shankar said that irregularities have come to light in the purchase and sale of sports material. The department is taking action as per the rules. Have sought reply from the coach in two days. If there is no response, the matter will be sent to the Sports Director.