Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday issued a strong warning against corruption, stating that preliminary findings into alleged irregularities in land compensation along the Lada–Sarli stretch of the Frontier Highway indicate “massive misuse” of funds.

Speaking at the 14th General Conference of the Nyishi Elite Society (NES) at Koloriang in Kurung Kumey district, Khandu said taxpayers’ money must be protected and accountability enforced. “Whose money is it? It belongs to the taxpayers of this country. The Centre invests thousands of crores for Arunachal’s development, and we cannot allow a few individuals to derail progress,” he said, adding that strict action will follow once the inquiry is completed.

Calling the Frontier Highway a transformative project for the fronti

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