Forensic Scrutiny: Phones of Eight Delhi Cops Seized in Judge's Cash Stash Probe

Delhi Police have seized and sent the mobile phones of eight officers for forensic investigation amid allegations of cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's home. Authorities are examining if videos were recorded and tampered with. The probe follows a fire incident that revealed burnt currency sacks.

Delhi Police have taken the mobile phones of eight officers for forensic analysis in connection with allegations involving cash discovered at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, according to police sources.

The phones belong to key officers including the SHO of Tughlaq Road Police Station, an investigation officer, and others involved in the initial response to the incident.

The investigation aims to verify if any videos were captured during the event and assess whether they have been tampered with, sources said, noting that officers' statements have been recorded as part of the ongoing inquiry.

(With inputs from agencies.)