The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) searched the home of ex-Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s assistant in the insurance’scam’ case on Wednesday, according to PTI, quoting officials. It went on to say that the central agency was conducting searches at nine different places in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as in Delhi, in connection with the investigation. According to PTI, sources stated that CBI teams began a search operation early this morning at the residence of the ex-Governor’s former aide and other sites.
The move comes within a month of questioning Malik on April 28. As per PTI, Malik’s statement was earlier recorded in October last year after he concluded his responsibilities as a Governor in Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, and Meghalaya.
Notably, the central probe agency registered two FIRs in connection with the corruption allegations levelled by Satyapal Malik in the awarding of contracts for a group medical insurance scheme for government employees, and civil works worth Rs 2,200 crore. This was related to the Kiru hydroelectric power project in Jammu and Kashmir.
PTI reported that Malik had claimed he was offered a Rs 300 crore bribe for clearing two files during his tenure as the Jammu and Kashmir governor between August 23, 2018 and October 30, 2019.