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Sources : Edappadi Palanisamy is undeterred in his loot. He has found a fresh strength in one Sunil who switched camps from DMK to ADMK recently. Sunil used to be the eyes and ears of MK Stalin. 1/n

EPS who holds the portfolio of Highways, has floated a for the construction of a fly over in Coimbatore. Residents of Coimbatore say, this flyover is unnecessary and it is being constructed just for money. 2/n

EPS proposes to build the bridge at a cost of Rs. 1069.20 crores.
A similar bridge is being constructed in Madurai at a cost of 529.5 crores by NHAI. According to engineers in Highways Department, any construction by TN Highways will be 40% less compared with NHAI. 3/n

However, the tender floated by EPS is 1069.20 crores, for a length little lengthy than the ongoing Madurai project. The rate for the proposed Coimbatore bridge is 45% more say sources in TN Highways. 4/n

The tender for 1069.20 crores is to be opened tomorrow (20 July 2020). In all likelihood, the tender is to be awarded to KNR constructions, a listed firm, owned by one Narasimma Reddy. 5/n

On 14 July 2020, midnight, a vehicle bearing number TN-66-E-1166 was intercepted in Thiruvallur Checkpost without Epass. The police officials on interrogation of the driver Vasanth and accompanying person Narayana detained them. 6/n

On interrogation, it has been found that the money belonged to one Srinivasa Reddy, an AP Minister.

Sources say, the said Sunil, who is now with EPS, called up several officials to ensure the vehicle and cash is released. 7/n

However, sources add, one Aravindan, who is Thiruvallur SP, immediately alerted the Income Tax department, who took over the case.

The interception of the vehicle and seizure of the cash is connected with the Highway tender to be opened tomorrow add sources. 8/n

More details about Sunil to follow.

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