Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV questioned by police over his 'Covid assistance' to people
The Delhi high court has directed the city police to conduct inquiry into politicians involved in distribution of COVID-19 medicines and other items, said a senior police official.
Published: 14th May 2021 04:55 PM | Last Updated: 14th May 2021 04:55 PM | A+A A-
IYC president Srinivas BV (Photo | ANI)
NEW DELHI: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas BV on Friday said the Delhi Police's Crime Branch questioned him about the assistance being provided by him to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Police called me this morning and came to my office around 11.45 am. They questioned that how you are doing it," he said.
However, the Delhi Police said the questioning has been done following a Delhi High Court order.
The high court has directed the city police to conduct inquiry into politicians involved in distribution of COVID-19 medicines and other items, and take steps for lodging of FIR in case of offence, a senior police officer said.
Delhi: A team of Delhi Police's Crime Branch arrived at the Indian Youth Congress office today
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"They wanted to know the details of how are we helping people. We answered all their questions," says Srinivas BV, Youth Congress chief pic.twitter.com/Jz2ZHp3vur
In compliance with the directions of the high court, inquiry is being conducted into several people, the officer said.
On May 4, the Delhi High Court had asked the police to examine the instances of politicians allegedly procuring and distributing Remdesivir, used in treatment of COVID-19 patients, in the national capital and take steps for lodging of FIR in case of offence.
