VK Singh seeks CBI inquiry into attack on Teotia

On Aug 16, 2016

GHAZIABAD: Union minister and Ghaziabad MP Gen V K Singh (retired) on Monday demanded a CBI inquiry into the attack on local BJP strongman Brijpal Teotia even as the attackers continued to evade arrest. “I have demanded a CBI inquiry into the matter in order to ensure an impartial probe,” said Singh.

Meanwhile, Teotia’s health showed signs of recovery on Monday, five days after he came under heavy gunfire in an attack purportedly carried out by AK-47-borne assailants. Fortis Hospital in Sector 62, Noida, where Teotia is admitted along with two of his gunmen, released another bulletin on Monday.

“There is a steady improvement in the medical condition of the patient, Brijpal Teotia and he is responding well to the medical treatment. Our doctors are closely monitoring the patient and are doing their best,” said the hospital statement.

UP police officers said that a massive combing operation is under way in several districts of western UP. “We have taken nearly 25 persons into custody so far. They are being interrogated. Their background checks are also being conducted. So far, we have not formally arrested anyone,” Ghaziabad SSP K S Emmanuel told TOI.

Teotia’s family members said the condition of his two gunmen – Ashok and Rampal – who are also admitted to the Fortis hospital, is still serious

Senior officers of Ghaziabad police including Emmanuel and SP (City) Salmantaj Patil, met Teotia’s family members in Fortis Hospital on Monday.

“The officers assured us that they are in the right direction in their investigations and that a thorough inquiry is being conducted. We are not suspecting anyone for the attack because our family does not have any past enmity or disputes. Also, those accompanying Brijpal Teotia in the two SUVs during the attack did not see the faces of the assailants clearly. Hence, we have not named any accused so far,” Teotia’s younger brother Vikas told TOI.

VK Singh seeks CBI inquiry into attack on Teotia