New Delhi: A team of CBI officials questioned Deva Ram Saini, OSD to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in connection with the alleged suicide by State police officer Vishnudutt Vishnoi in Churu on 23 May.
According to reports, the special crime unit of the CBI from Delhi was in Jaipur to record statements in connection with the death of Vishnoi, who was SHO of Rajgarh. His body was found hanging from the ceiling of his official residence in Churu, officials said.
The move has come at a time when the Rajasthan government is facing political turmoil after Sachin Pilot’s rebellion and his subsequent sacking as Deputy Chief Minister.
Already, the Union government has sought a report from the Rajasthan government on allegations of phone tapping after two audio clips of conversations purportedly regarding a conspiracy to topple the State’s Congress government emerged amidst the ongoing political crisis in the state.
In a communication, the Ministry of Home Affairs told the Rajasthan Chief Secretary to send a report on the allegations of phone tapping.
The Chief Secretary has been told to provide the details of the incident after two audio clips emerged.