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CBI vs CBI: 4 suspicious men caught outside Alok Verma's official bungalow, handed over to Delhi Police
Updated : Oct 25, 2018, 10:34 AM IST
Four people were detained outside CBI director Alok Verma’s official bunglow in Delhi on Thursday morning.
Latest reports say that these men were allegedly spying on the exiled CBI boss. They were caught by the Verma’s security men outside 2, Janpath bungalow. Soon, Delhi Police was called in.
#WATCH: Earlier visuals of two of the four people (who were seen outside the residence of #AlokVerma) being taken for questioning. #CBI #Delhi pic.twitter.com/2KnqNfrnH0
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2018
The men have been detained and questioned by the cops. There are reports that the men belonged to the Intelligence Bureau. However, Rajnath Singh-led Home Ministry has yet not confirmed the news.
The ‘spying’ comes a day after high-voltage drama at the CBI Headquarters. In late night developments, Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana were sent on leave by the Department of Personnel and Training. Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao was appointed as the interim CBI boss.
Meanwhile, the Central Vigilance Commission said that Verma was "non-cooperative" and created "wilful obstructions" in the functioning of was probing allegations against him and his deputy Rakesh Asthana.
CVC that supervises the functioning of the CBI, on Tuesday stripped both the officers of official powers citing extra-ordinary and unprecedented circumstances.
"The grave allegations of corruption by senior functionaries of CBI one against another, which has been widely reported in media, has vitiated the official eco-system of the organisation," a statement from CVC said.
The Commission, in exercise of its powers (section 8 of CVC Act, 2003) of superintendence over the functioning of DPSE (CBI), relating to the investigation of offences alleged to have been committed under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 passed orders till further orders.
"The environment of faction feud has reached its peak in the CBI, leading to a potential loss of credibility and reputation of the Premier Investigating Agency of the Government. It also vitiated the working environment of the organization which has deep and visible impact on the overall governance," CVC said.
Asthana approached the CVC with a complaint alleging interference by Verma in an ongoing probe and also demand of Rs 2 crore from the accused in another investigation.
CVC said three notices were served on Verma asking for an explanation asking for files and documents but Verma did not respond.
"Despite repeated assurances and reminders, the Director, CBI failed to furnish the records/files before the Commission," CVC said.