New Delhi: Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Vijay Shankar died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 76 and according to his family, his body was donated to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as per his last wish.
Vijay Shankar was a 1969 batch Uttar Pradesh cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. He served as CBI director from December 12, 2005, to July 31, 2008. During his tenure, the CBI investigated several important cases, including the most talked about Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case. Apart from this, he also handled the extradition process of gangster Abu Salem and actress Monica Bedi and played an important role in the investigation of the Telgi scam.
When Vijay Shankar's body was donated to AIIMS, current CBI director Praveen Sood and CISF director General Rajvinder Singh Bhatti were also present on the occasion. His family chose to donate his body for research as per his last wish.
CBI Director Praveen Sood praised his contribution and said, "Vijay Shankar had done important work not only during his tenure, but also in his last days. He said, "His spirit of donating his body for research is undoubtedly a noble act, which will become a source of inspiration for other officers."
Vijay Shankar's death is a big shock for his friends, family and CBI. Paramilitary personnel were also present on the occasion and paid tributes to the departed soul.
