UP Lokayukta submits Naseemuddin DA case report to ED

Image
Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jul 15 2014 | 9:37 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta today submitted its inquiry report into the disproportionate assets case against senior BSP leader and former state minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui to the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The ED had recently asked for the report after it registered a case of money laundering against Siddiqui.
Additional Director, ED, H K Lal had asked for the report, other evidences and the recommendations made to the government by us after registering a case of money laundering against Siddiqui recently, state Lokayukta N K Malhotra said.
The Lokayukta had conducted a probe into the properties of Siddiqui, his wife and son and had held them guilty of amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.
It had also recommended probe by a central agency or state vigilance department to the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The state government had handed over the inquiry to the state vigilance department, which is still going on.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 15 2014 | 9:37 PM IST

Next Story