Assam revenue joint secy jailed for embezzlement of funds

A local court on Tuesday remanded the joint secretary of Assam revenue department to five-day police custody in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds.

Bubul Lekharu, who was arrested on Monday following his surrender, was produced at the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court here.

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Lekharu had allegedly diverted funds meant for two children who had lost their parents.

He has been booked under various sections at the Jorhat Sadar police station.