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Jaitley CDR case: House panel summons Home Secy, top cop

PTI

Against the backdrop of fresh arrests in the Arun Jaitley phone call detail records case, a parliamentary panel has summoned Home Secretary Anil Goswami and Delhi Police chief B S Bassi to seek more information on the controversy.

Six more persons, including three Delhi police personnel, have been arrested for allegedly obtaining call detail records (CDRs) of BJP leader Arun Jaitley, bringing the total number of those held in the case to 10.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Gopal, head constable Harish, private detectives Alok Gupta, Saifi and Punit, along with another constable, were arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police earlier this month. The Rajya Sabha Committee on Privileges headed by Deputy Chairman P J Kurien is learnt to have summoned the two top officials. Sources familiar with the development said more information was needed to be furnished as six more arrests have been made in this case. The next meeting will take place during the  winter session of parliament .