Nearly two months after its tenure ended, the centre has granted a one-year extension to CBI’s Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA), which is probing the wider conspiracy behind the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. The term of MDMA, which is headed by a CBI official and comprises officers from IB, RAW and Revenue Intelligence, ended on 31 May this year. It has now been given a post-facto approval for extension.
Sources said that the role of Sri Lanka national Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who is alleged to be a key actor in the conspiracy, is under investigation.
KP is believed to be the man responsible for arranging arms for LTTE and for the assassination of Gandhi, they added.
Sources said that the role of Sri Lanka national Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who is alleged to be a key actor in the conspiracy, is under investigation.
KP is believed to be the man responsible for arranging arms for LTTE and for the assassination of Gandhi, they added.