In Delhi excise policy 'scam', CBI files first charge sheet against 7 accused

Those named in the charge sheet include two arrested businessmen, the head of a news channel, a Hyderabad-based liquor businessman, a Delhi-based liquor distributor and two officials of the excise department,

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its first charge sheet against seven accused in the Delhi Excise policy scam case, news agency PTI reported.

On Thursday, the CBI had apprised the Delhi HC that the charge sheet in the matter will be filed on Friday before the concerned trial court. (File)

Those named in the charge sheet include two arrested businessmen, the head of a news channel, a Hyderabad-based liquor businessman, a Delhi-based liquor distributor and two officials of the excise department, the report added. The agency has kept the probe open.

The names included AAP communications strategist Vijay Nair, alleged “South lobby” person Abhishek Boinpally, Mootha Gautam (MD of India Ahead News), Sameer Mahendru, Arun Pillai and two former excise officers Kuldeep and Narendra Singh, news agency ANI reported.

On Thursday, the CBI had apprised the Delhi high court that the charge sheet in the matter will be filed on Friday before the concerned trial court.