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The Dark Underbelly Of Uttar Pradesh Crime and Politics

The state of Uttar Pradesh has always been considered as a hotbed of politics and crime. Some of the more notorious criminal gangs of India operated in the state of Uttar Pradesh for a very long time. Dreaded gangs of kidnappers operated from the state, often going as far as southern states to carry out kidnappings for ransom. Over a period of time, these criminal activities evolved into other equally notorious activities such as organized crime with help from political connections. Most of the gangs were well entrenched in the corridors of power, with connections in the bureaucracy of various government departments.

All political parties in the state of Uttar Pradesh are known to have fielded criminals for elections. This deep-rooted malaise has caused considerable loss to the government and has harmed the reputation of the state of Uttar Pradesh irreparably. The present form of criminal activities involves white-collar crime. Embezzlement of funds and rigging of bids are a part of the many activities that are typically carried out by organized gangs of criminals. The latest scam to hit the state of Uttar Pradesh is the fake tender scam that has sullied the image of the government in the conduct of the Kumbh Mela. This was perpetrated by Amit Mishra, a resident of Amethi, and currently a resident of Faridabad and Umashankar Tiwari, a resident of Daraganj, Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).

Regarded as a prestigious event with a large number of individuals flocking to India for the event from all corners of the globe, the conduct of the Kumbh Mela demands extensive preparations and infrastructure requirements. This is in the form of tents, blankets, food, utensils and an extensive list of equipment and supplies necessary for the conduct of the event. As most industries and suppliers are aware of the event, any request for participation in the tender is easily accepted.

Kumbh mela 2019 the biggest scam of our times. main accused umashankar tiwari and amit mishra absconding

The latest scam involved the floating of fake tenders in the name of the Uttar Pradesh tourism department. Since most contractors and suppliers were aware of the fact that the event was being conducted, none bothered to check the veracity of the claim. To lend an error of legitimacy to the fake tender, the main conspirators - Amit Mishra, a resident of Amethi, and currently a resident of Faridabad and Umashankar Tiwari, a resident of Daraganj, Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) - got an individual to impersonate as the director of a government department. Gullible individuals, who were desperate to win the order, ended up being cheated by two individuals who are the ring leaders of an organized gang. The victims were introduced to an impersonator who went on to give assurance that the tenders would be awarded to them. In return for this favor, they were happy to part with money as bribes. Little did they realize that they were about to lose their money to fraudsters.

The politically connected criminals ran out of luck when the present government followed up the case in an effort to get to the bottom of the conspiracy. The investigation revealed the deep-rooted nexus between authorities and criminal gangs. It came to light that the criminals easily hopped from one political party to the other, and enjoyed the benefits of political patronage.

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https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/other-news/looking-for-helpers-from-the-political-corridor-behind-the-bars/articleshow/65465534.cms

https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-two-arrested-in-fake-tender-case-of-kumbh-mela-18285453.html

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https://www.legendaryencounters.com/2019/06/09/fake-tender-and-umashankar-tiwari/