Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 03 2009:
In a significant achievement, 27 Sector under 57 Mountain Division recovered Rs 2.27 crores out of Rs 4.54 crores which was fraudulently withdrawn from UBI Churachandpur branch between October 3 to 14 .
A special investigation was launched by 27 Sector after GOC of 57 Mountain Division received a request to apprehend the culprits, said a press release.
Brig Rajeev Pant supervised the investigation which resulted to the identification of the culprits who are connected to a SoO signatory group.
The leadership was contacted and deliberated talks that resulted in handing over Rs 2.27 crores to DC Churachandpur Jacintha Lazarus in the presence of Brig Rajeev Pant and SP Churachandpur GB Sharma.
The group promised to refund the balance amount and hand over the involved culprits.
The civil administration was appreciative to Army's efforts.