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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
CBI Begins Probe into Murder of BJP Yuva Morcha Leader Uma Shankar in Puducherry
PUDUCHERRY: A six-member team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began its investigation into the murder of former BJP Yuva Morcha vice-president K Uma Shankar on Wednesday, who was hacked to death near Paris Mahal in Karuvadikuppam, Puducherry, on the night of April 26. The probe was handed over to CBI, following an order from the Madras High Court on July 21. The court directed CBI to take over the investigation from the Lawspet police, citing concerns over fairness and impartiality, particularly in light of allegations against two sitting legislators. The court's intervention came after the father of the deceased, VC Ezhumalai alias Kasilingam, filed a petition alleging that his son was murdered over 'Kuil Thoppu' (where Bharathiar composed his poems Kuil pattu) land dispute involving local political figures, including MLAs AKD V Arumugam and PML Kalyanasundaram, as well as individuals named Chandruji, Lenin Durai, and Vino Karthi. He further accused the Lawspet police of not naming these individuals in the FIR and expressed doubts over the integrity of the local investigation.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Lok Nayak Hospital ex-director booked by CBI for irregularities
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Dr Suresh Kumar, former medical director of Delhi government-run Lok Nayak Hospital (LNH), and others for alleged criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and misconduct by a public servant, officials said on Monday. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in a 2017 open tender floated by LNH on the Delhi government's procurement portal for sanitation consumables and non-consumables. (File photo) The FIR, filed on July 30, comes three years after a preliminary enquiry (PE) was initiated by the CBI in 2022 following reports of administrative lapses during Dr Kumar's tenure. According to officials, the PE has now led to the registration of a regular case (RC) after prima facie evidence was found. 'Prima facie offences under IPC Section 120-B read with Section 409 and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act have been disclosed against Dr Suresh Kumar and other former staff,' the FIR stated. HT has accessed a copy of the document. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in a 2017 open tender floated by LNH on the Delhi government's procurement portal for sanitation consumables and non-consumables, including macerators — machines used for hygienically disposing of human waste. The FIR alleges that only one firm was favoured repeatedly over an extended period, from the original contract period in 2017 until 2021, leading to 'undue benefits' to the firm and corresponding losses to the government. Eight macerators of 'inferior quality' were allegedly purchased at inflated prices, despite better-quality alternatives being available at lower costs. 'No fresh open tender was floated during the extended period,' the FIR adds, 'and extensions were granted to the same firm without justification -- from January 29, 2020, to July 13, 2021.' It also notes that the Covid-19 pandemic, often cited for emergency procurement, only began affecting India in mid-March 2020 -- two months after the original tender expired. The PE further flagged violations in medicine procurement norms. Under government policy, generic medicines -- which are more affordable and equally effective -- are to be prioritised over branded drugs. However, the FIR alleges that between April 7 and September 16, 2022, LNH procured medicines worth ₹32.23 crore from a local authorised chemist, of which ₹25.17 crore (approximately 80%) was spent on branded drugs, and only ₹7.05 crore on generic ones. 'This resulted in avoidable expenditure and reduced access to essential medicines for the public,' the FIR states. CBI officials said CCTV footage, procurement records, and other evidence are being examined to identify the officials involved in the decision-making process. So far, no arrest has been made in the case. Dr Kumar has not responded to messages and calls requesting comment on the matter till the time of going to print.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
ED questions two close associates of Anil Ambani
NEW DELHI: A day after questioning of Reliance Group, Wednesday interrogated two of his close associates - Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Sateesh Seth - about the alleged money laundering charges against the group. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The two, as senior functionaries of the group, had important role in decision making of the conglomerate that once had significant presence in power, infra, telecommunication and financial sectors. Sources did not disclose the nature of questions put to the two executives. Jhunjhunwala is said to have left the group a few years ago while Seth continues to work for Ambani. ED has been conducting a money laundering investigation against Ambani and his group companies based on FIRs from CBI and the economic offences wing of Delhi Police against alleged siphoning off of bank funds and a fraud bank guarantee case. On Tuesday, Ambani was questioned for over eight hours during which he was asked to specify foreign assets acquired by him, his associates and group entities besides other investments. He has sought a week's time to come back to the agency with the required information and documents. He may be called for another round of questioning early next week, sources indicated. ED probe is based on inputs shared by multiple financial institutions, including the National Housing Bank, Sebi, National Financial Reporting Authority, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank. "Preliminary probe by ED has revealed a well-planned and thought out scheme to divert/siphon off public money by cheating banks, shareholders, investors and other public institutions. The offence of bribing bank officials, including promoter of Ltd, is also under the scanner," a source had told TOI. The alleged diversion of Rs 3,000 crore loan taken from Yes Bank, during the 2017 to 2019 period, to group entities is among many irregularities being probed by the agency for which Ambani and his associates are being questioned. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sources said ED is also looking at a dramatic increase in corporate loans by Reliance Home Finance Ltd from Rs 3,742 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 8,670 crore in 2018-19. This includes issues of "irregular and expedited approvals, process deviations & other illegalities".
