Investigations into the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) rank officer’s alleged nexus with illegal lottery kingpin Pari Rajan has indicated monetary transactions between the two. Sleuths have also confirmed that Pari Rajan had overseen the sinking of a borewell in the officer’s house in Arkavathy Layout besides staying together in a guest house in KGF.
It is reliably learnt that the officer has sought permission for a 10-month sabbatical starting June-end, as he has bagged a fellowship to study in a North American university.
While the CID is concentrating on the nexus with Pari Rajan, a senior officer indicated that the investigating agency could launch a full-fledged probe into various other angles that are emerging.
The CID is likely to seek police custody of Pari Rajan, who is currently in judicial custody. At least six officers, including the IGP and now suspended Superintendent of Police Dharanesh, who were found to be in touch with Pari Rajan, are likely to be summoned after recording Pari Rajan’s statement.
When contacted, Deputy Inspector General of Police (CID) Hemanth Nimbalkar refused to divulge details of the probe.
