Srinagar: National Conference patron and MP Dr Farooq Abdullah is being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate over his alleged involvement in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam, officials said.
According to official sources, the questioning is in connection with alleged misappropriation of Rs 43 crore when Abdullah was the chairman of J&K Cricket Association.
The questioning today is taking place based on bank documents, sources added.
Earlier, Abdullah was questioned by the agency in 2019 in connection with his alleged involvement in the scam.
Meanwhile, reacting to the Enforcement Directorate summons his son Omar Abdullah said that the National Conference party will be responding to this ED summons shortly.
"This is nothing less than political vendetta coming days after the formation of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration. To set the record straight no raids are being conducted at Dr Sahib’s residence," Omar Abdullah said.
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