Indian Authorities Seek Interrogation of Ramgopal Agarwal in Excise Scam Investigation

According to the investigating agency, Agarwal's interrogation is necessary to probe the financial transactions, alleged network and other vital aspects related to the excise scam. Officials believe that documents and information can come up during interrogation, which can give a new direction to the investigation. The advertisement said that after the 14-day remand ended in the coal levy case, the EOW had sought a separate police remand from the court in the excise scam. During the hearing, the agency requested a five-day remand, but the court allowed a three-day police custody. The advertisementEOW's investigation is currently focused on the alleged financial transactions, contacts between the persons concerned, and documentary evidence. The agency is also trying to find out who all played a role in the alleged irregularities and how the financial benefits were delivered. Ramgopal Agarwal has held important responsibilities in the Congress organization for a long time. Discussions have intensified in political circles after his arrest, though no action has been taken so far from the Congress and ACWO has been making statements about the excise scam for the past several months.