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‘Toolkit’ case: BJP’s Sambit Patra, Raman Singh summoned by Chhattisgarh police

An FIR was filed against Sambit Patra, Raman Singh and others on May 19 on a complaint made by a NSUI functionary who alleged that they had circulated a fake ‘toolkit’ using the letterhead of Congress

BJP leader Sambit Patra (Photo Courtesy: social media)
BJP leader Sambit Patra (Photo Courtesy: social media) 

Raipur police in Chhattisgarh asked BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra to appear before it in person or through video-conferencing at 4pm on Sunday in connection with an FIR lodged against him and senior colleague Raman Singh over an alleged fake toolkit, officials said.

Published: 23 May 2021, 6:17 PM IST

The FIR was filed in Civil Lines police station on May 19 on the complaint of an NSUI functionary who alleged Singh, Patra and others had circulated a fake toolkit using the letterhead of the Congress.

Published: 23 May 2021, 6:17 PM IST

An official said not complying with the notice would attract legal action.

Published: 23 May 2021, 6:17 PM IST

Similar notice has been served on Singh asking him to remain present in his residence at 12:30pm on Monday for recording of statement in connection with the case, the Civil Lines police official added.

Published: 23 May 2021, 6:17 PM IST

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Published: 23 May 2021, 6:17 PM IST