CBI interrogates Anup Majhi for 6th time Coal scam

The CBI on Monday interrogated the alleged coal scam kingpin AnupMajhi alias Lala for the sixth time. According to the probe body, Majhi appeared before the
CBI interrogates Anup Majhi for 6th time Coal scam

KOLKATA: The CBI on Monday interrogated the alleged coal scam kingpin AnupMajhi alias Lala for the sixth time. According to the probe body, Majhi appeared before the CBI at around 11 a.m.

A CBI official said that he was being questioned in connection with the scam and about his financial dealings and his properties in the state (West Bengal). The investigation agency had earlier grilled Majhi for several hours on April 1, 6, 8 and 10, and on March 30 in connection with the scam.

The CBI has also summoned Bankura Superintendent of Police KoteswaraRao N on April 13 for questioning in connection with the illegal coal smuggling case. Majhi's close aide Ganesh Bavaria was questioned on April 3, and Birbhum's former Superintendent of Police Shyam Singh on April 1. Besides, former Asanol Commissioner Laxmi Narayan Meena was also interrogated.

On April 5, the Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the money laundering part, attached Majhi's immovable assets to the tune of Rs 165.86 crore.

They include land, factory premises, plant machinery and other assets of two companies — IspatDamodar Private Ltd and Sonic Thermal Private Ltd. (IANS)

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