Business Standard

BJP for independent or CBI probe into Yusuf death case

Image

Press Trust of India Jammu

"The cause of death as cardiovascular arrest is itself inconclusive because scientifically and medically speaking, cardiovascular arrest is a terminal event in any impending or imminent mortality, it is a sequel and not per se cause, like disease or assault, culminating in death", BJP spokesman Jitender Singh told reporters here.

Singh replying to questions about the clean chit given to the Chief Minister and his aides in the Yusuf Shah case by a Magisterial probe, said "It is a rule of justice across the world that an investigation does not carry credibility if it is conducted by an agency which is subordinate to or obliged to the individuals against whom the enquiry is being conducted".

 

"That is why right from the beginning the BJP has taken this position that the investigation ought to be conducted by an independent agency

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: May 01 2012 | 7:15 PM IST

Explore News