SWD, road tender graft: DVAC books SP Velumani, 10 corporation officials

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has charged former AIADMK minister S P Velumani and ten Greater Chennai Corporation officials with corruption over storm water drain and road work tenders from 2018. Allegations include manipulated tender processes, resulting in a ₹26.61 crore loss to the government, with irregularities like bid collusion and inflated rates.