Maharashtra forms SIT to probe ‘Rs 500 cr’ audio clip released by Jarange
The three-member team will conduct forensic and technical analyses of the recording alleging a Rs 500 crore payment to the Maratha quota activist by MP Shrikant Shinde
Mumbai, Oct 26 (PTI) A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to conduct an in-depth inquiry into an audio clip released by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange last week, an official said on Monday.
The clip featured unidentified persons talking about Rs 500 crore being given to Jarange by MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
As per an official order, the SIT will comprise Shailesh Balkawade, Additional Commissioner of Police, South Region, Mumbai, who will head it, Vijaykant Sagar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Zone 3, Mumbai), and Bajrang Bansode, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber, Crime Branch, Mumbai).
"The SIT will undertake a forensic examination, technical analysis, and comprehensive, impartial investigation into the recording. The head of the SIT has been authorised to appoint any additional officers required for the inquiry. The team has also been directed to submit periodic updates on the progress of the investigation," the order said. PTI