Court Extends Kejriwal’s ED Custody Till April 1 In Liquor Policy Case
NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court granted the Enforcement Directorate’s request for a four-day extension of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s custody, until April 1. Consequently, the AAP national convenor is scheduled to appear in court at 11:30 am on April 1.
Despite the Enforcement Directorate’s plea for a seven-day extension to further interrogate Kejriwal in the money laundering case, the court decided on the four-day extension.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court extends the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by four days, until April 1. Kejriwal to appear in court at 11:30 am on April 1, following the extension.
ED Seeks Longer Custody Despite Opposition from Kejriwal:
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought a seven-day extension for further interrogation in the money laundering case.
Kejriwal spoke in his defense, accusing the ED of attempting to “crush” the AAP.
Despite Kejriwal’s opposition, the court granted a four-day extension.
Kejriwal Accuses ED of Political Vendetta:
Kejriwal asserts that the probe agency is fabricating charges against him, particularly in the Delhi liquor policy case.
Claims the ED’s objectives are to suppress the AAP and run an extortion racket.
ED Alleges Non-Cooperation and Bribery:
The ED claims Kejriwal is uncooperative, refusing to disclose the password of a seized mobile phone.
Warns of resorting to technical means to access the phone if cooperation is not forthcoming.
Additionally, alleges evidence of Kejriwal soliciting a bribe of Rs 100 crore.