CBI has recorded the statements of three senior officers allegedly involved in the purchase of AgustaWestland VVIP helicopters which came under the scanner of the agency following allegations of corruption.
CBI sources said former Secretary (Security) at the Cabinet Secretariat Sudhir Kumar, former Inspector General SPG N Ramachandran who retired as DGP Meghalaya and former Special Secretary (Acquisition) in the Defence Ministry HC Gupta were examined by the agency as part of its probe. Kumar was Secretary (Security) during 2004-05, the sources said. These officers were examined as witnesses in connection with the probe into allegations of bribery in the Rs 3600-crore VVIP Chopper deal.