CBI starts probe into Harish Rawat's 'sting' video
April 29, 2016  20:08
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The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday began its investigation into the alleged sting operation in which former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat was purportedly seen talking to middlemen in a bid to strike a deal with dissident Congress MLAs.

The CBI questioned a journalist as part of its preliminary inquiry.

CBI sources said Umesh Kumar, the journalist allegedly involved in the sting operation, was questioned by the agency for nearly two and half hours at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi.

"The CBI has asked me to provide raw footage of the sting which I will give tomorrow," Umesh said, coming out of the CBI office.

The sources said the preliminary inquiry was registered on the instructions of the state government which is under President's rule and further notification from the central government.

Reacting to the development, Rawat said, "We're ready for any kind of probe, I've also said it earlier."
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