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PM Modi steps in as CBI chief, deputy’s battle escalates
Both Verma and Asthana have accused each other of corruption and interference.
PM Modi intervenes, summons CBI chief, special director Rakesh Asthana
On Monday, the CBI arrested its Deputy Superintendent of Police Devender Kumar in connection with a bribery case involving Rakesh Asthana.
In bribery case against its special director, CBI arrests its senior official
CBI arrests its Dy SP Devender Kumar in connection with bribery allegations involving its Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
CBI case against special director hinges on 9 calls, messages
CBI has filed case against Rakesh Asthana on basis of claims made by businessman, Sathish Sana, probed by him in separate case.
CBI books special director Rakesh Asthana on bribery charges
The allegations revolve around Asthana receiving bribe from an accused probed by him in a case linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi.
Top CBI officer in city to probe Ponzi cases, kicks off row
The CPI(M) called it a fall-out of understanding between the Trinamul and BJP.
Supreme Court refuses to quash Asthana’s appointment
On the petitioner’s contention that the CBI director had submitted a note at the selection committee meeting opposing Asthana’s appointment.
Rakesh Asthana not to be removed as CBI Special Director: Supreme Court
The Centre had opposed the plea, saying Asthana had an outstanding career and had supervised over 40 high-profile cases.
Appointment of Rakesh Asthana illegal: Prashant Bhushan in PIL
Asthana had also handled the probe in the case relating to the burning of Sabarmati Express at Godhra railway station in 2002.
Delhi’s Police Commissioner Alok Verma is new CBI chief
Currently Rakesh Asthana, a Gujarat-cadre IPS officer of 1984 batch, is holding additional charge of director CBI.