By Arun Pratap Singh
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 12 Nov: Police have begun collecting documents in connection with a fresh investigation into allegations levelled against former Cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat by Indra Dewadi, also known as Jenny. As part of the inquiry, investigating officer and Doiwala Circle Officer Vandana Verma has sought records from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) relating to an earlier probe into the matter. Following the submission of a fresh complaint, police have initiated a new examination of the allegations.
According to the Police officials, investigators are attempting to ascertain the findings of the earlier CBI inquiry conducted into allegations previously made by Jenny and determine what facts emerged during that investigation. Police consider the earlier probe significant in assessing the claims raised in the latest complaint by Jenny.
It may be recalled that Jenny has recently lodged a complaint against Harak Singh Rawat concerning allegations dating back to 2003. In view of the seriousness of the accusations, SSP Dehradun, Pramendra Dobal has entrusted the inquiry to CO Vandana Verma. Since then, efforts have been under way to gather old records, documents and other evidence related to the case.
As part of the investigation, police are examining the previous complaint and the outcome of the CBI probe to compare the allegations made in the fresh complaint with the facts that emerged earlier. Officials have therefore requested relevant records and documents from the central agency.
Police are also collecting information regarding cases allegedly registered in other states in connection with Jenny. Authorities are seeking documents relating to those cases as well as details regarding the status of investigations conducted elsewhere, with the aim of obtaining a comprehensive understanding of all relevant facts.
Vandana Verma said that, at present, investigators are focused on collecting documents and records linked to the case. She said the direction of the inquiry would be determined after all available material and evidence had been examined. According to her, the objective is to conduct an impartial investigation and ensure that any further action is based solely on facts and evidence.
The matter has attracted considerable attention in political circles after Jenny, during a recent interaction with the media in Dehradun, levelled serious allegations against the former minister. The issue has generated widespread discussion in the state’s political landscape. The controversy has also drawn attention beyond Uttarakhand, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently making remarks related to the matter, further fuelling political debate around the case.
Police officials maintained that the investigation remains at a preliminary stage and that all the aspects of the complaint, along with available records and evidence, are being scrutinised before any final or further conclusions are drawn.
