Court allows CBI to interrogate Amit Shah in Sohrabbudin encounter case
merisarkar news service
New Delhi, July 26, 2010
CBI permitted to interrogate Amit Shah
The Special court has granted permission to the CBI to interrogate former Gujrat Minister Amit Shah in judicial custody from 28th to 30th July between 9 am to 5 pm. The court has also ordered the audio and video taping of the interrogation process.
Meanwhile Amit Shah has moved his bail application in special CBI court in Ahmedabad. Hearing on his bail application has been posted for 2nd August.
Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani will assist Shah's advocates in pleading for bail. Shah, who forced to resign from the Narendra Modi Government after charge sheeted for murder and other charges in Sohrabuddin fake encounter case, was arrested by CBI on Sunday.
In a related development, non-bail able warrants have been issued against two accused absconding in the case - Ajay Patel, Yshpal Chudasama – former is chairman and the later is a director of Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank. Both were allegedly involved in extortion racket along with Amit Shah former minister of Gujarat.
Amit Shah was accused with 15 senior policemen for abduction and killing of Sohrabuddin and his wife – Kauser Bi. Meanwhile, a senior police officer who could present critical evidence against Amit Shah has offered to turn approver.
NK Amin allegedly taped a phone conversation with NV Chauhan, an inspector who was assigned to guard Sohrabuddin’s wife- Kauser at the farmhouse in illegal custody by senior policemen including DG Vanzara.
