Fake stamp paper scam will now be probed by the High Court

Mangalore Today News Network

Sullia, April 30, 2014: The fake stamp paper scam case has now been entrusted to CID probe following an order by the High Court to that effect on April 29, Tuesday. It may be recalled here that the police had recently arrested BV Keshava Bhat, a notary based in Panja in connection with the case.

Fake stamp 2 His office assistant Tara, Deviprasad and elder brother Subrahmanya Sharma also said to be involved in the case are already in custody. They were detained when Keshava Bhat had gone underground.

Keshava Bhat has been charged of using fake stamp papers and fake rubber stamps to prepare documents. It is yet to be known as to how much loss he has incurred to the state exchequer by using fake stamp papers.

Hearing the case on the basis of a petition filed by G Timmaiah on April 29, Tuesday, the court said a CID probe should be ordered. Meanwhile, the court has dismissed a petition filed by Sunil Kumar, the then sub-inspector of Subrahmanya police station who was suspended for releasing Keshava Bhat once earlier on bail soon after his arrest.

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