Amit Salunke, a Pune-based director, faces arrest for his role in a ₹450 crore Jharkhand liquor scam, leaving families and communities stunned. The scandal, exposing a web of corruption, highlights the human cost of greed in public systems.
Pune | 25 July, 2025: In a shocking turn of events, Amit Salunke, director of Pune’s Sumeet Facilities Limited, was arrested by Jharkhand’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for his alleged involvement in a massive ₹450 crore liquor scam. The arrest, marking the 11th in this high-profile case, has sent ripples through Pune and beyond, as residents grapple with the reality of a local businessman entangled in a scandal that defrauded a state’s treasury. Salunke’s detention followed intense questioning, triggered by revelations from another accused, Chhattisgarh liquor trader Siddharth Singhania.
The scam revolves around Jharkhand’s 2022 excise policy, where Sumeet Facilities, among four manpower agencies, was contracted to manage liquor operations. These agencies, later blacklisted for financial irregularities, operated for eight months, allegedly siphoning off funds meant for public welfare. The scheme’s exposure, now under Supreme Court scrutiny, revealed a network of bureaucrats and private firms manipulating contracts for profit, costing Jharkhand dearly. Families in Pune, where Salunke’s firm is based, are stunned, with many questioning how such a betrayal could unfold in their city.
The human toll is stark. Jharkhand’s citizens, already stretched by economic challenges, face the indirect impact of misallocated resources—funds that could have supported schools, hospitals, or infrastructure. In Pune, Salunke’s arrest has sparked conversations about trust and accountability. Neighbors and local business owners express dismay, noting the ripple effects on employees and families tied to Sumeet Facilities. The scandal underscores a broader issue: when greed overshadows duty, communities suffer, from lost public funds to eroded faith in systems.
The ACB’s probe has already netted high-profile figures, including former excise officials and businessmen, painting a picture of deep-rooted corruption. For Jharkhand’s residents, the arrests are bittersweet—justice is in motion, but the damage is done. In Pune, the focus turns to prevention, with calls for stricter oversight of local firms engaging in out-of-state contracts. The case serves as a wake-up call, urging communities to demand transparency and hold leaders accountable.
As investigations continue, the hope is for justice to restore trust. For now, the story of Salunke and the liquor scam is a sobering reminder of the cost of corruption—not just in rupees, but in the dreams and security of everyday people. Pune and Jharkhand alike await answers, hoping to rebuild faith in systems meant to serve them.
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