HC seeks IO’s presence in Salaria’s case

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, June 3: In a petition filed by ex-MLA Baldev Sharma seeking transfer of investigation and all other proceedings in relation to the FIR registered against Swaran Singh Salaria, who allegedly purchased Rs 300 crore worth property on fake PRC, from the Reasi Police to SSP Crime Branch or any other agency, Justice Sanjay Kumar Gupta has directed the Investigating Officer to remain present on next date of hearing with the case diary file.
In the petition filed through Advocate Ajay Bakshi, it has been submitted that the petitioner had called the status report vide application dated 28-02-2018 in FIR No.4/2011 under Section 467, 468, 471 and 420 RPC on 06-01-2011 before the JMIC Reasi.
The SSP Reasi in the status report revealed that no step has been taken by the respondents to carry out the further investigation in the FIR and they also failed to file the challan against the accused.
It was further submitted that till date the inquiry regarding the PRC was pending and the original PRC has not been seized from the private respondent.