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Assam government to hand over Barak valley coal scam to CBI

First Published: 16th July, 2018 20:37 IST

The Assam government has decided to hand over the Barak valley coal scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation for inquiry. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the State Chief

The Assam government has decided to hand over the Barak valley coal scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation for inquiry.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the State Chief Secretary and senior officials of the home department to take necessary steps for handing over the probe to the CBI.

The Chief Minister, in a statement, said that as soon as the scam came into light after the arrest of Abdul Ahad, the State government decided to hand over the case to the CBI for inquiry to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation.

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