Aircel-Maxis deal: Govt trying to silence me, says Chidambaram on CBI raid

Search is in connection with then FM Chidambaram's approval for Aircel-Maxis deal, say sources

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at the residences of former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram.

Issuing a statement, Chidambaram said the government is using the CBI to target his son and his friends. 

He also alleged that the government is trying to stop his voice but asserted that he will not be silenced.

''FIPB approval is granted in hundreds of cases," the statement said. 

"Every case was processed according to law and approval was granted or refused in accordance with the recommendations of the FIPB consisting of five secretaries