Internet Desk: A preliminary enquiry has been initiated by the CBI into allegations of nepotism and favouritism against some Indian Olympic Association(IOA) officials in sending two medical professionals with the Indian team to the Rio Olympics held last year.
Dr. Pawandeep Singh and Col R S Negi who allegedly are radiologists and did not have “requisite qualification and experience” were sent to the games from July 24, 2016 to August 23, 2016 with the Indian contingent.
Singh, who was sent with the team as Chief Medical Officer is the son of IOA Vice President, Tarlochan Singh and Negi is believed to be a distant relative of an IOA office bearer.
Sources of the agency said there are allegations of nepotism, favourtism, and irregularities against certain officials of the IOA which are being examined by the CBI.
A Preliminary Enquiry is done to examine available evidence, whether it prima facie constitutes a crime. Additional material is also collected by the agency during the PE.
If the material prima facie indicates criminality, the agency goes ahead with a full-fledged probe by registering an FIR, otherwise, it closes the complaint.
“The matter is with the CBI. The IOA will assist the CBI in the enquiry,” said IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta.