Along with the notice served to Bhatt by the Gujarat Home department on August 14, it is learnt that the video CD has also been sent to him. Bhatt, a 1988 batch IPS officer, has been under suspension since 2011.
The notice mentioned that the alleged clip has been examined by Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) under the state Directorate of Forensic Science (DFS), which said in its report that the CD is authentic and no tampering has been done.
"I sent my reply to the Home Department on August 15. I told them that the person in the video is not me, but someone who bears a general resemblance to me," said Bhatt.
He further clarified in his reply that "closer examination reveals striking differences in facial features, including the shape and size of the nose, forehead and ears...There are many other significant differences in the body shape, structure, body hair, balding pattern, shape of fingers, etc."
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"It is apparent that the results of FSL examination, suggesting positive identity between me and the person in the said video clipping, are based on grossly insufficient comparison data," Bhatt replied.
He further requested a detailed and scientific examination to dispel any doubts.
"In order to dispel any doubts, I am willing to submit myself to Detailed Biometric Examination and Analysis at the DFS of any other facility...So as to facilitate proper and conclusive comparison between me and the person in the said video," he said in his reply to the Home Department.
Bhatt's wife Shweta Bhatt had unsuccessfully contested against Modi when he was the Chief Minister in the 2012 asembly elections.