Posted 3/28/2024, 10:36:51 PM
CBI Closes One Case Against Praful Patel in Air India-Indian Airlines Merger, Probe in Other Aspects Continues
- CBI filed closure report in Air India-Indian Airlines merger case against Praful Patel 8 months after he joined NDA
- Patel was aviation minister during the merger and a key suspect, questioned by CBI and ED
- Closure report filed in 1 of 4 FIRs registered by CBI; probe in other 3 cases continues
- FIR alleged misuse of position by aviation ministry officials under Patel to lease aircraft at loss
- Closure report may undermine other FIRs and ED case; pave way for Patel's exoneration