Govt interested in maintaining image, integrity of CBI: Arun Jaitley

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Referring to the massive infighting in the CBI, Jaitley said the recent developments had eroded the credibility of the central agency and the apex court’s ruling has further strengthened the fairness criteria by asking for completion of investigation within two weeks.

“In order to ensure fairness, the Supreme Court has appointed a retired judge to oversee the investigation,” he said. “The government is only interested in maintaining professionalism, the image and the institutional integrity of the CBI,” Jaitley was quoted as saying by PTI.

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As reported by ANI, Jaitley said: “All officers of CBI particularly the top two officers — like Ceasar’s wife — must be beyond suspicion, they must be above suspicion, and that is why it is in larger national interest that the truth is established following the highest standards of fairness and the due process of law.”

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