Cong misusing IB,says BJP,warns it will harm national security

IB is being made to withdraw affidavits from the courts as an when the home minister is being changed. In this case,a CBI inspector shall go into all factors leading to IBs sharing of information with the state police. Due to IBs flip-flops in cases which have serious national security implications at the bidding of its political masters,the entire security apparatus and indeed national security itself at risk, Sitharaman said. The BJP cautions the Congress that misusing IB for political gains may affect our national security.

Changing affidavits and exposing IB officers to CBI investigators,she feared would lead to an environment of trust deficit among intelligence and security agencies that can threaten the entire security framework of the country by exposing IB to political whims.

The comments are significant as this is the first time the BJP has accused the Congress of misusing the premier intelligence agency.