Case Against Ex-Mumbai Mayor, 2 Officials In Covid Body Bags 'Scam'

The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai police has filed a case against former city mayor and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar and two civic officials over alleged corruption in the purchase of body bags meant for COVID-19 victims, an official said.

The case was registered at the Agripada police station on Friday, he said.

The complaint in this regard was filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya in July, the police official added.

Ms Pednekar belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena. She held the position of mayor from November 2019 to March 2022.