Friday, October 26, 2012

MoD seeks details of Italian probe in VVIP choppers deal

It is for the third time that the Indian Defence Ministry has sought details of probe conducted by Italian authorities in the 12 VVIP helicopters deal. The Ministry has also asked for information about involvement of any Indian Army officer or any other middlemen in the 197 Light Utility Helicopters deal.

Here is the statement-

"In response to media reports alleging irregularities in the contract for 12 Helicopters from Augusta Westland for VVIP use, the Ministry of Defence has once again taken up the matter with the Italian government through the Ministry of External Affairs and has asked for an early response on the issue.  The Italian government has been requested to provide details of the existence, if any, of any middlemen or any individual or Indian entity in the above mentioned contract.

The MoD has asked the Italian government and concerned agencies there through MEA to provide the name and relevant documents relating to the alleged involvement of a Brigadier in the ongoing process for the acquisition of 197 Light Utility Helicopters for the Indian Army. 

MoD will take strong action against the offenders detected through this probe."

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