The Delhi Directorate of Vigilance has dismissed Bibhav Kumar, personal secretary of jailed Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Vigilance Special Secretary YVVJ Rajshekhar issued the directive for his removal, citing a 2007 case. According to the order, “The competent authority hereby terminates the involvement of Bibhav Kumar, in terms of the provisions of Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, with immediate effect.”
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The directive further noted that a government official named Mahesh Pal had alleged that Bibhav Kumar was obstructing him in the discharge of his duties and verbally abused him.
The order specified that a case had been registered against Bibhav Kumar.
“The Station House Officer, Police Station, Sector-20 Noida, vide Letter dated 29.04.23 (Page 76/C) informed that FIR No. 102/2007 was filed on 25.01.2007 by complainant Sh. Mahesh Pal who was posted at Development Authority, Sector 6, Noida. The said FIR was registered under Sections 353/504/506 of IPC against Sh. Rajeev Kwnar S'o Sh. Ram Kewal and Sh. Bibhay Kumar _S/o_ Sh. Maheshwar Roy for obstructing the complainant, a public servant, in discharge of his duty and abusing/threatening the complainant,” the order said.
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The order further stated that the character and prior verification of ministers' personal staff should be verified before engaging non-government officials.
“Bibhav Kumar's trial is at the evidentiary stage and he is not clear from the vigilance point of view,” it added.
Earlier on April 8, the ED had questioned Bibhav Kumar.
.over, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has termed his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate ahead of the general elections in a money laundering case related to excise duty scams as an “unprecedented attack on the principles of democracy” and moved the Supreme Court urged to release him. by labeling the case against him as “illegal”.
Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 over an alleged excise policy issue. On April 1, the court extended his judicial detention until April 15. The ED alleged that the AAP is the main recipient of money from the alleged liquor scandal. AAP president Kejriwal has been lodged in jail number 2.
(With input from agencies)
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Published: Apr 11, 2024 11:38 IST