INX media case: CBI seeks custodial probe after Chidambaram gets relief

he high court, while granting him interim protection from arrest, had asked the senior Congress leader to join questioning and cooperate in the investigation as and when called by the CBI

Hours after former Union minister P Chidambaram was granted protection from any coercive action, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday pressed for his custodial interrogation in the INX Media corruption case, alleging it was necessary as he has remained evasive and non-cooperative during questioning. The probe agency made the submission in an affidavit filed before Justice A K Pathak, who listed the matter for hearing on August 1 and extended till then the interim protection against arrest granted to Chidambaram on May 31.

The CBI, represented by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, in its affidavit said despite there