Court Orders Custodial Interrogation of IPS Officer
A Delhi court on Wednesday sent senior Haryana cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat to one-day CBI custody after his arrest in connection with an alleged Rs 3 crore bribery case. The case is linked to the agency’s probe into a fake drug manufacturing racket.
Details of the Case
Special Judge Sushant Changotra allowed custodial interrogation of Gahlawat, a 2012-batch IPS officer currently posted on central deputation in the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. The CBI had sought five-day custody of the officer, but the court granted only one day.
The CBI arrested Gahlawat on allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs 3 crore to influence the investigation into a fake drug manufacturing syndicate. The agency claims the officer was actively involved in shielding the accused in the case.
Background of the Officer
Deepak Gahlawat is a senior IPS officer of the Haryana cadre. He is currently serving on central deputation in the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. The court’s order for one-day custody aims to facilitate further interrogation regarding the bribery allegations.
A detailed order from the court is awaited. The CBI’s investigation into the fake drug racket has already led to multiple arrests, and the agency is now focusing on the alleged role of the IPS officer.
Impact and Next Steps
The case has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of a senior IPS officer. The CBI will now interrogate Gahlawat in custody to uncover the full extent of the bribery network. The agency’s probe continues into the fake drug manufacturing racket, which is believed to have operated across multiple states.
