Delhi Police Probes D K Shivakumar in National Herald Case

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for financial details as part of its National Herald case investigation. Shivakumar is alleged to possess critical information. He's accused of transferring funds to Young Indian. Supporters claim political targeting by BJP.

The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has intensified its probe into the National Herald case by issuing a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The official notice demands financial and transactional details from Shivakumar, citing his purported possession of critical information related to the ongoing investigation.

Sources indicate that the investigation centers on allegations against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi concerning a controversial transaction involving Young Indian and Associated Journals Limited assets. The notice compels Shivakumar to cooperate by submitting the relevant information by December 19.

In the political realm, Shivakumar's aides suggest that this move is a tactic by the BJP to undermine him due to his affiliation with the Congress party. They assert his role as a central figure being targeted and emphasize their confidence that he will withstand these pressures.

(With inputs from agencies.)