High Court Orders New Investigative Measures in Palampur Businessman Extortion Case
The Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the SIT to add sections related to extortion in the investigation of the Palampur businessman case. Businessman Nishant Sharma accused the former DGP of threatening interference. The court found serious lapses in the investigation and emphasized a comprehensive probe.
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday mandated the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to incorporate IPC sections concerning extortion in its probe into the Palampur businessman case.
Complainant Nishant Sharma has accused former Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu of threatening his family and meddling in a property dispute. The court found the SIT's previous investigation to be inadequate, citing multiple lapses, including failing to examine key digital evidence like mobile phones and laptops.
The court instructed that all aspects, including financial disputes and political connections, be thoroughly investigated before the next hearing on November 5.
(With inputs from agencies.)