SC summons top Arunachal officials to explain ‘non-cooperation’ with CBI probe
The case involves allegations that Chief Minister Pema Khandu favoured firms linked to his family members in the award of government contracts over the past decade
The Supreme Court summoned Arunachal Pradesh’s chief secretary and principal secretary (home) on August 24, 2023, demanding explanations for their alleged non-cooperation with a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The probe was initiated due to accusations that Chief Minister Pema Khandu favored firms linked to his family in awarding government contracts, raising concerns over potential nepotism.
The court questioned the lack of progress in the investigation and inquired why the state administration had not registered a case despite the CBI's prior requests. The CBI informed the court that they were awaiting crucial records from the state government, which had been directed to cooperate with the CBI's preliminary inquiry.
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