GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday, October 8, that the state government has formally requested the transfer of 41 related cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This request comes on the heels of the Assam Cabinet's approval on September 13.
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Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Sarma stated, "To ensure a fair investigation on the online stock trading scam, we requested Govt of India to formally hand over all 41 registered cases to the CBI. CBI is officially taking over this matter and we'll extend all possible support to ensure that justice is served at the earliest."
The Government of India has promptly accepted the request, instructing the CBI to conduct investigations under Section 3 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. In his remarks, Chief Minister Sarma underscored the Assam government's commitment to providing all necessary assistance to expedite these investigations and ensure that those involved in the scam face stringent punishment.
In a notification issued on the same day, the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment in Assam were officially extended. This empowers the CBI to investigate offenses committed by employees of the Central Government, Central Public Sector Undertakings, and private individuals. However, any investigations involving state government public servants will require prior written permission from the state government.
