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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