SIT summons Sampla, two retired IAS officers in 2015 Faridkot cases

Besides Sampla, the SIT has summoned retired IAS officers Malwinder Singh Jaggi and Gagandeep Singh Brar to appear before it on the same day in connection with the ongoing investigation.

In the notice served to Sampla, the SIT said it believed he was acquainted with facts and circumstances relevant to the cases and that his statement was required as part of the investigation.

Confirming receipt of the summons, Sampla said he would fully cooperate with the probe.

“I am not aware of the cases in which I have been summoned. I respect the law and will cooperate with the investigation. Whenever called by the SIT, I will appear and assist in the probe,” he said.

The SIT is re-examining various aspects of the 2015 cases, which remain under investigation. Officials have not disclosed the specific reasons for summoning the three individuals, saying only that their statements are required in connection with the probe.

The three have been asked to appear before the SIT on June 22, failing which action may be initiated under the relevant provisions of law.