CBI initiates a preliminary enquiry against Manish Sisodia

The Central Bureau of Investigation has initiated a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and unknown public servants for alleged violation of rules and regulations in awarding a contract for “Talk-to-AK” social media campaign.

The agency launched another enquiry into the appointment of Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain’s daughter as the adviser in the Health Department. “The probe has been started in both matters on the basis of complaints lodged by the Delhi government’s Deputy Secretary (Vigilance),” said a CBI official.

A preliminary enquiry is an institutionalised internal mechanism of the CBI whereby the agency verifies whether a proper regular case into the allegations can be made out.

The first preliminary enquiry pertains to the campaign launched in July last year and a dedicated website was also created for the purpose.