CBI row: High-profile cases were plagued by frequent change of officials

In recent months, some of the high profile cases being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been plagued by frequent changes of officials and/or units investigating these. Special Director Rakesh Asthana, now on leave, headed a special investigation team (SIT) that was investigating the Vijay Mallya and Agusta Westland cases. 

After acting CBI chief M Nageswar Rao took over, he ordered the team will now be headed by S Sai Manohar. In the last couple of months, three cases being investigated by Asthana-led team were transferred to AC-III unit.