Bhushan refuses to reveal whistleblower's identity in case against CBI chief

Bhushan refuses to reveal whistleblower's identity in case against CBI chief

THE NGO. which accused CBI Director Ranjii Sinha of protecting accused in coal and 2G scams and sought his removal, on Thursday refused co reveal name of whistle-blower who provided it documents agaiast the top cop, saying ii could endanger many lives.

Referring to various incidents in which whistleblowers were killed after their identities were made public, including the case of Satycndra Dime. Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL). the NGO. submitted that revealing the source of information would "not only be a breach of trust on it's pan but would also tantamount to putting them uikler serious risk of bodily harm, harassment or victimisation".

"In light of the developments that have taken place in the instant case a meeting of members of governing body of CPU- was held on September 17. The said members unanimously resolved that the identity of the source would not be disclosed." the NGO said in its affidavit through advocate Prashanl Bhushan.

The NGO submitted that allegations against Sinha are genuine and can easily be verified from CBI's own records and the Court may also seek the assistance of AnandGrover. the Special Public Prosecutor in 2G case.

"As far as the meetings stated in the entry register are concerned, they can easily be verified by examining the ITBP and CBI guards who were stationed at the residence of the CBI Director, whose list has already been handed over to the Court along with a copy of the original entry register." it said.

"In India, several whistleblowers have unfortunately been killed after their identity was revealed. The case of Satycndra Dune shocked the nation. He had complained to the

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