In a significant development in the long-running National Herald case, the Delhi Police has served a notice to a senior Congress leader from Karnataka. The action marks a continuation of the probe into the financial transactions linked to the newspaper.
Notice Served at Surathkal Residence
Officers from the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police reportedly arrived at the residence of KPCC general secretary Inayath Ali in the Surathkal area of Mangaluru. The officials formally served him a notice, directing him to appear before them in person within a week. This move is part of the investigative process to gather more information and statements related to the case.
A Long-Running Financial Investigation
The notice to Inayath Ali is not an isolated event but is seen as a continuation of a process that began years ago. According to sources, both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax Department had served notices to Ali back in 2016. Those notices sought details regarding financial transactions connected to the National Herald case. The latest notice from the Delhi Police appears to follow up on those earlier inquiries, deepening the scrutiny on the financial aspects of the matter.
Broader Context and Recent Actions
This development comes close on the heels of similar actions against other prominent Congress figures from Karnataka. Just on Friday, Delhi Police issued notices to KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his brother, MP DK Suresh. The series of notices indicates a renewed and coordinated effort by investigative agencies to advance the probe into the National Herald case, which has been a major point of political contention between the Congress and the ruling BJP.
The case, which involves allegations of financial irregularities associated with the National Herald newspaper, has seen several top Congress leaders, including the Gandhi family, being questioned in the past. The latest notices to Karnataka-based leaders suggest the investigation is examining a wider network of financial dealings and associations linked to the case.
