CVC likely to call Verma, Asthana to record statements

New Delhi, Oct. 31: The CVC might summon CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana to record their statements as part of an inquiry being conducted on the Supreme Court’s direction, according to the graft watchdog’s chief K. V. Chowdary.

The Central Vigilance Commission ( CVC) initiated the probe following a complaint of corruption against Mr Verma.

The commission has got most of the files related to the cases, in whose probe, the charges of alleged interference by Mr Verma came up, Mr Chowdary told reporters on Wednesday on the sidelines of an event here.

“We have got most of the files. We are in process of getting some files from the CBI. Nothing much can be said now as the matter is sub judice,” he said.

When asked by PTI, whether the CVC plans to call Mr Verma and Mr Asthana to record their statements, Mr Chowdary said that “as of now we are examining the documents and if the need arises, then all concerned would be called in”.

He said no summons have been issued either to Mr Verma or Mr Asthana to appear before it in connection with the probe.

The CVC had Tuesday examined some CBI officials probing crucial cases which figured in Mr Asthana’s complaint of corruption against the CBI chief Alok Verma, officials said.

They said officials from

the rank of inspector up to superintendent of police of the Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI) were called and their versions were recorded before a senior CVC official.