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Rafale deal: India says "too early" to probe graft angle

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Reuters Delhi, India

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Defence minister A.K. Antony said on Tuesday it is "too early" to look at any possibility of foul-play in a deal with France's Dassault Aviation to buy Rafale war planes, following allegations of bribes in a deal with another company.

India froze payments last week for AgustaWestland helicopters pending an inquiry after Italian police arrested the former head of Finmeccanica , Giuseppe Orsi, for allegedly paying bribes to Indian politicians to win the contract.

(Reporting by Manoj Kumar)

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First Published: Feb 19 2013 | 12:48 PM IST

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