New Delhi: The National Herald case once again seems to be becoming a big political issue. In this series, the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police arrested Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. An important notice has been sent to Shivkumar. According to EOW, it is possible that Shivkumar may have important documents related to the FIR registered against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, which can play an important role in taking the direction of the investigation forward.
Why was the notice sent: What is in the eyes of the investigating agencies?
The EOW notice clearly states that D.K. Financial and transactional details have been sought from Shivkumar. Officials believe that Shivkumar may have complete details of fund transfers related to Young Indian. Which is considered to be the most important link in the National Herald case. For this reason, the investigators want to know the complete details of his association with Congress, personal background and fund-source of the alleged donation.
What is the matter: National Herald controversy and FIR
This case is related to the alleged irregular property acquisition in which the Congress leadership is accused of unfairly gaining control over Associated Journals Ltd (AJL). It has been claimed in the FIR that in this process, transactions related to property worth about Rs 2,000 crore were done wrongly. On the basis of this FIR, Delhi Police EOW has recently registered a new FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and six others.
Delhi Police has only arrested D.K. Not only Shivkumar but his brother and MP D.K. Notice has also been sent to Suresh. (file photo)
What is the investigation asking in Shivkumar’s case?
Many special questions have been asked to Shivkumar in the notice-
- What was the source of the donated money?
- For what purpose was the money given?
- Was he aware of the end-use of the funds?
- What is his direct or indirect connection with Young Indians?
According to EOW, the answers to these questions will play an important role in the investigation of the case.
The documents and information that EOW has sought from Shivakumar in its notice include-
- His personal and political financial history.
- Financial transactions related to Congress.
- Basis of alleged fund transfer to Young Indian.
- Transaction receipts, bank statements and source of funds.
- Copy of all those details which may be related to the FIR.
D.K. Notice to Suresh also, scope of investigation increased
Delhi Police has only arrested D.K. Not only Shivkumar but his brother and MP D.K. Notice has also been sent to Suresh. Same type of information has been sought from both, source, purpose and use of funds. EOW says that the accountability of both will help in understanding the financial aspects of this case.
Both EOW and ED are conducting parallel investigation in this case.
At what stage is the investigation now?
Both EOW and ED are conducting parallel investigation in this case. ED has already recorded the statement of Shivakumar. Now this new action of Delhi Police indicates that the investigation is moving towards more depth. According to officials, further action will depend on whether D.K. Shivakumar and D.K. What information does Suresh submit by 19th December?
