The Central Bureau of Investigation searched the residence of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
Reports said the central probe agency conducted searches at over 20 locations in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
In his first reaction, Sisodia, who is in-charge of the Excise department, said the central agency was “welcome” to do so.
He said his Aam Admi Party will give full cooperation in the investigation so that the truth can come out soon.
The AAP leader said it is very unfortunate that those who do good work are harassed like this in India.
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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also welcomed the CBI, saying the party would fully cooperate. He wrote on twitter: “On a day when the Delhi education model is praised and Manish Sisodia’s picture is printed on the front page of America’s largest newspaper, NYT, the Centre sends CBI to his house.”