A workforce of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reached former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik’s residence in Delhi to get his statement in a matter associated to a corruption case.
Earlier, former Jammu and Kashmir Governor has been summoned by the CBI for questioning in reference to an alleged insurance coverage rip-off in the Union Territory, officials mentioned on April 21.
Malik’s response
Reacting to the event, Malik informed information company PTI that the CBI requested for his presence on the company’s Akbar Road guesthouse in Delhi for “certain clarifications”.
“They want certain clarifications for which they want my presence. I am going to Rajasthan so I have given them dates from April 27 to 29 when I am available,” Malik mentioned.
Taking to Twitter, the previous Governor mentioned that he’ll stand by the reality. “I have exposed the sins of some people by speaking the truth. Maybe that’s why the call has come. I am the son of a farmer, I will not panic. I stand by the truth. #CBI,” he tweeted.
Last yr, the CBI had questioned Satypal Malik in reference to this case. In April final yr, the CBI lodged two FIRs over corruption allegations levelled by Malik in the awarding of contracts for a bunch medical insurance coverage scheme for presidency staff and civil work value Rs 2,200 crore associated to the Kiru hydroelectric energy challenge in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress reacted after CBI summons Malik
Congress chief Ok C Venugopal mentioned that it was clear that Malik shall be focused by the PM’s lapdog businesses. “Since the day Sh. Satyapal Malik exposed the corrupt, incompetent and power hungry nature of the Modi govt, it was clear that he will be targeted by the PM’s lapdog agencies. Modi ji, these agencies are meant to catch actual criminals, not to settle your political scores,” he mentioned.
(With PTI inputs)
