2G Scam: CBI's fresh interrogation of Raja and others

Former Telecom Minister, A Raja was on Monday interrogated by CBI in connection with the further probe into the 2G spectrum allocation scam along with the accused in the case. The interrogation of Raja, former Telecom Secretrary Siddharth Behrua and Reliance ADAG group MD Gauram Dosh, which took place in Patiala House Court Comple, which took place for three hours. They were interrogated inside the court complex for one hour each. Behrua was questioned first followed by Raja and Doshi. CBI interrogated them after Special CBI Judge OP Saini allowed the investigating agency, which is expected to file the third charge sheet in the case by next month. Meanwhile, the co-accused and Raja's former personal secretary RK Chandolia moved an application before the court saying CBI has not sought necessary sanction to prosecute him.the court has asked the CBI to take up the matter and to take up the matter by tomorrow. CBI on July 16 pleaded the court to allow it to quiz them. The agency pleaded that further investigation is being carried out and the three accused are required to be examined in judicial custody in the interest of the case. The accused however objected to the plea of fresh interrogation saying CBI must give reasons why it needs fresh interrogation. Overruling the objection, the court said that it is between the court and the prosecution. The accused have no right to be heard in this regard at this stage.  Reported by      AR