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CS to probe into bribery charge against Garg: CM

Chief Minister Parsekar on Monday informed that Chief Secretary R K Shrivastava will conduct the preliminary inquiry into allegations levelled against Inspector General of Police Sunil Garg of accepting bribe from a Vasco-based businessman.

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Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the Independence Day function in Panaji, Parsekar said, “I will give the task of conducting preliminary inquiry to the Chief Secretary. I know he does not have the machinery to conduct inquiry, I will ask him to give me the report in one or two days.”  
A Vasco-based businessman Munnalal Halwai had accused IGP Sunil Garg of accepting bribe of Rs 5.5 lakh from him for issuing directions to Ponda Police to register a complaint of cheating. 
Meanwhile, speaking to media persons, Chief Secretary R K Shrivastav said, “The allegation is serious. But simply allegation does not mean that the charge is proved. So, we have to inquire and give the report.”  
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