New Delhi: A top home Ministry official having close association with former Union minister Matang Sinh for attempting to stall his arrest in connection with Saradha scam.
According to a report published in Indian Express, CBI has briefed Prime Minister's office about the officer and the agency is likely to take appropriate action.
“The Home Minister has been apprised of the matter and he will take appropriate action when he has all the facts on his table. We are yet to hear anything from the CBI officially. We are keeping a close watch on the developments. If this has happened, it is a serious misuse of power,” said a CBI official.
Matang Sinh was provided with Z-plus security during this official's tenure. CBI sources told IE that during his interrogation, Sinh had also named the senior Home Ministry official.
While top CBI officers did not respond to queries on the issue, a CBI spokesperson said, “These are matters of investigation, and hence we would not like to comment. Officers of the CBI work to uphold the motto of industry, impartiality and integrity.”
Home Minister Rajnath Singh may seek a clarification from the officer today.
