The Calcutta High Court today ordered a preliminary inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Narada sting operation, in which several ministers and lawmakers of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress were seen allegedly accepting cash for extending favours to a fictitious company.
A Division Bench comprising acting Chief Justice Nishita Mhatre and Justice T Chakraborti directed the CBI to take possession of all material and devises related to the string operation within 24 hours and to conclude the preliminary inquiry within another 72 hours. The court has also directed the CBI to register an FIR if required after completion

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