Mumbai: BJP leader Prasad Lad appeared before the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Wednesday to record his statement in the ongoing probe into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam. Lad arrived at the EOW office around 12 PM and left at approximately 4:30 PM after a five-hour questioning session.

Urges Investigation of Additional Weighbridge

During questioning, Lad requested that investigators examine another unverified weighbridge, claiming several trucks transporting silt may have used this route. The EOW has so far traced trucks that passed through Dahisar and Mankhurd weighbridges between 2020 and 2023, revealing the involvement of 8–9 contractors. Lad suggested that more than nine contractors may be involved.

Promises Shocking Revelations

Lad hinted at forthcoming revelations, st

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