CBI to take charge of Tehelka case

The government has decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation the enquiry into the Tehelka case.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [ Images ] on Wednesday, sources said.

The notification is being prepared, the sources said.

Home Minister Shivraj Patil [ Images ] attended the meeting, among others.

Law Minister H R Bhardwaj had a fortnight ago announced the Centre's decision to wind up the Justice S N Phukan Commission, which was probing the Tehelka case, and hand over the probe to an independent agency.