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Crime
CBI seeks custody of Chandrakar to identify Chhattisgarh officials in money case
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:38 PM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought the custody of accused Chandrakar to question him regarding the identification of Chhattisgarh officials who allegedly received money.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally requested the court for the custody of accused Chandrakar. The primary objective of this request is to conduct further questioning to identify specific officials in Chhattisgarh who are alleged to have received money in connection with the ongoing case.
The investigation team believes that Chandrakar holds crucial information regarding the flow of funds and the identities of the government officials involved in the alleged financial irregularities. By securing his custody, the CBI aims to cross-verify details and strengthen its case against the implicated parties.
The move underscores the agency's focus on tracing the network of officials within the Chhattisgarh administration who may have been part of the money trail. Legal proceedings regarding the custody application are expected to be heard by the concerned court in the coming days.
No further details regarding the specific amount of money or the exact nature of the transaction have been disclosed in the initial reports, but the CBI's action signals a significant development in the probe.
The investigation team believes that Chandrakar holds crucial information regarding the flow of funds and the identities of the government officials involved in the alleged financial irregularities. By securing his custody, the CBI aims to cross-verify details and strengthen its case against the implicated parties.
The move underscores the agency's focus on tracing the network of officials within the Chhattisgarh administration who may have been part of the money trail. Legal proceedings regarding the custody application are expected to be heard by the concerned court in the coming days.
No further details regarding the specific amount of money or the exact nature of the transaction have been disclosed in the initial reports, but the CBI's action signals a significant development in the probe.