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CBI starts probe into Manoj Vashisht shooting case

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IANS New Delhi

The CBI has launched an investigation into the gunning down of businessman Manoj Vashisht by Delhi Police at a restaurant here in May.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took up the case following a directive from the union home ministry.

Vashisht was shot dead by a team of Delhi Police Special Cell at Sagar Ratna restaurant in Rajendra Nagar on May 16.

Delhi Police had claimed that a constable had shot at Vashisht in a bid to incapacitate him, on seeing him firing from his revolver. This, they said, led to his death.

Vashisht's family alleged that it was a fake gun battle.

 

The CBI on Thursday registered a case on charges like attempt to murder and obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

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First Published: Jul 16 2015 | 6:46 PM IST

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