NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday carried out raids at over 20 locations in Delhi-NCR including the residence of Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in Delhi in connection with the liquor policy case.
Here’s a look at the other developments in the story so far –
- Early on Friday, CBI carried out raids at Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s house in connection with the liquor policy scam in Delhi.
- Manish Sisodia said in a series of tweets that he will “cooperate” with the investigating agency and that the “truth shall come out.”
- He however alleged that those who perform in the country are “harassed”, adding that these people are troubled because of the excellent work done by the Delhi government in the health and education sector.
- Delhi chief minister
Arvind Kejriwal said that the CBI raids were welcome, and remained confident in his stance that nothing will be found even now. - As per sources, the CBI also carried out searches at the premises of the then Delhi Excise Commissioner
Arava Gopi Krishna . - The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in formulation and execution of Delhi
Excise Policy brought in November last year. - The FIR names four public servants including Manish Sisodia, a CBI official said.
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor
V K Saxena had recommended a CBI probe into the Kejriwal government’s Excise Policy, 2021-22, over alleged violations of rules and procedural lapses.
(With inputs from agencies)