ED alleges destruction of 170 + mobiles in scam period in affidavit against CM Kejriwal's arrest challenge
- In Reports
- 07:45 PM, Apr 25, 2024
- Myind Staff
The Enforcement Directorate submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court in response to a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest.
The affidavit submitted by the ED claimed that Kejriwal's arrest was prompted by extensive evidence tampering, including the destruction of approximately 170 mobile phones.
The agency also stated that Kejriwal had been summoned for interrogation nine times but had evaded it.
Furthermore, it rebutted claims of politically motivated timing for Kejriwal’s arrest, asserting that it was grounded on substantial evidence and did not compromise the integrity of the election.
The agency asserted that the arrest of an accused individual, irrespective of their position, is justified when backed by evidence. Additionally, the affidavit opposed the idea of granting immunity from arrest to politicians accused of criminal offences, arguing that such a provision would undermine the integrity of the electoral process. It contended that apprehending individuals based on evidence does not contravene the principles of free and fair elections.
The ED arrested CM Kejriwal on March 21 after interrogating him for over two hours at his official residence in Delhi. The agency has labelled CM Kejriwal as the "kingpin and the key conspirator" of the alleged excise scam, purportedly in collusion with other ministers of the Delhi government, AAP leaders, and others.
The judicial custody of Kejriwal and BRS leader K. Kavitha in the case was extended until May 7 by a Delhi court. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court issued the orders upon the expiry of the previously granted judicial custody.
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