SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at various locations including the premises of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s press secretary Sunak Bali in the insurance ‘scam’ case.
The CBI raids are underway at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi-NCR, and Rajasthan, media reports suggest.
As per media reports, press Secretary Sunak Bali is the main suspect in two corruption cases that CBI has registered. All the places that are being raided are connected to Malik’s present and former aides, sources added.
One of the cases pertains to allegations of irregularities in an insurance scheme. It was registered after Malik made allegations of attempts to bribe him in the matter.
In October 2021, Malik claimed that he was offered Rs 300 crore in bribes to clear two files including one related to an RSS leader.
In April last year, the CBI lodged two FIRs over corruption allegations leveled by Malik in the awarding of contracts for a group medical insurance scheme for government employees and civil work worth Rs 2,200 crore related to the Kiru hydroelectric power project in Jammu and Kashmir.