The CBI has issued a notice to Jaihind channel, based in Kerala, requesting details about investments made by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in connection with a disproportionate assets case against him, according to officials on Sunday.
The Bengaluru unit of the agency, investigating the case against Shivakumar, summoned the Managing Director of Jaihind Communications Pvt Ltd to appear on January 11, 2024, and provide all necessary documents requested by the investigation officer.
The notice, issued under Section 91 of the CrPC, requires the channel to provide specifics regarding Shivakumar and his wife Usha Shivakumar’s investments, dividends received, share transactions, financial dealings, associated bank details, holdings statements, ledger accounts, contract notes, and all share transactions, among other particulars.
Section 91 of the CrPC authorizes a police investigation officer to demand documents relevant to a case under investigation.
Additionally, the CBI has sought information on investments made by Shivakumar’s son and other family members in the channel.
B S Shiju, Managing Director of Jaihind, confirmed receipt of the CBI notice and affirmed their readiness to furnish all requested documents, emphasizing the legality of their records and denying any wrongdoing.
He alleged that the CBI’s actions represent a form of political vendetta orchestrated by the BJP-led government at the Centre.
