Delhi Excise Scam Case: CBI summons Delhi Deputy CM, Manish Sisodia said - Satyameva Jayate

Delhi Excise Scam Case CBI has summoned Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise scam case. He has been called on Monday at 11 am. At the same time, on this summon, Sisodia, targeting the government by tweeting said – Satyamev Jayate

Delhi Excise Scam Case: CBI summons Delhi Deputy CM, Manish Sisodia said - Satyameva Jayate
Delhi Excise Scam Case, image source: Twitter

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia seems to be in trouble. The CBI has summoned him on Monday in the Excise scam case. An official gave this information on Sunday. 

Summoned on monday

Delhi Deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia tweeted that he has been summoned by the CBI to its headquarters at 11 am on Monday, October 17. He tweeted that he will go there and give full cooperation.

CBI questioned many people

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has questioned several people including Indo Spirits owner Sameer Mahendru, Amit Arora, director of Buddy Retail Pvt Ltd in Gurugram and Mutha Gautam, managing director of India Ahead News, in the case. The agency has also arrested AAP activist Vijay Nair and former CEO of entertainment and event management company Only Much Louder and Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Boinpally, officials said. 

FIR registered against Sisodia and 14 Others The CBI had registered an FIR against Sisodia and 14 others in a special court here in August under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 477A (falsification of record), and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Section 7 which involves corrupt or illegal means or personal The exercise of influence relates to taking undue advantage to influence a public servant.

Governor recommends CBI inquiry

Officials said Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena had recommended a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy, which was brought in in November last year.