Former Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh has submitted an affidavit before an inquiry commission probing his corruption allegations against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, saying he does not have any further evidence to share in the matter. In March this year, the Maharashtra government formed the one-member commission of retired Justice Kailash Uttamchand Chandiwal to probe Singh's allegations against Deshmukh. Despite the commission issuing multiple summons and a bailable warrant against Singh, he has not appeared before it so far.<br />''<br />''The Commission on September 22 had issued the second bailable warrant against Singh for not appearing before the Commission. On the same day, a sealed envelope was given to the Commission by the Superintendent of Police, Crime Investigation Department on how efforts have been made to locate Singh to execute the first bailable warrant issued on September 7. However, to no avail. In June, the commission had imposed fines of 5,000 and 25,000 rupees twice in the July for repeatedly not appearing before the committee.<br />''<br />''The case dates back to March 20, 2021 when Singh wrote a letter to the chief minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging Deshmukh of abusing his position and powers to seek illegal monetary benefits. The letter alleged instances of Deshmukh directing suspended police officer Sachin Vaze and others to collect 100 crore rupees from bars and restaurants over a month.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The inquiry committee had also directed Singh to appear before the Commission on August 6, however he did not comply. In fact moved the Bombay High Court challenging the legality and powers of the Commission.</span><br />
News On AIR | November 4, 2021 10:14 AM
Don't have any more evidence to share on allegations against Anil Deshmukh: Former Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh