HC questions CBI for not completing probe into Narsingh Yadav's complaint in doping case

The Delhi High Court Wednesday questioned the CBI for not completing its investigation into the complaint of wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who alleged his food was spiked leading to a ban on him.

The court directed the CBI to give a specific answer whether the investigation cannot be concluded till the time the chemical expert from Canada is examined.

"Is it that the investigation cannot be concluded till then? Let a specific answer come. The status report and the stand of CBI be put before the court two days before the next date, that is August 20," Justice A K Chawla said.

The court was hearing Yadav's plea for direction to CBI for speedy disposal of his complaint, saying that it has been pending before the agency since 2016.

The court was informed by CBI's special public prosecutor Anupam Sharma that an expert in Canada is required to be examined in the matter and she has been called several times but she is not appearing.

The prosecutor said the investigation cannot be completed till she is examined.

To this, the court asked, "Is she the only scientist in the world who can give opinion on this? The investigation came to you three years ago. Why the investigation was kept pending till now. The probe is your prerogative."