Mining scam: Odisha govt rejects suggestion for CBI probe

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government rejected the Justice Shah Commission of Enquiry's suggestion for a CBI probe into the multi-crore mining scam in the state.

In its action take report (ATR) on the Shah Commission's findings, the state government said the state vigilance is well equipped to conduct the enquiry.

Sources said in the 57-page ATR the government has argued that CBI is not the lone investigating agency which has the expertise to investigate the cases relating to mining scam and/or violation of Forest, Environment Pollution Control Laws and Arms Act.

Citing reasons such as shortage of logistics or expertise the state vigilance should not be stopped from investigating the matter, the report said.