New Delhi, October 24: In the middle of the intense turmoil between the top CBI bosses, Alok Verma and special director, Rakesh Asthana, the Cabinet Committee has appointed M Nageshwar Rao as interim director of the investigative agency. Verma and Asthana have been asked to go on a leave. The latest development in the case is Tarun Gauba, who had earlier probed the Dera Sacha Sauda case, will now investigate allegations against Asthana. Other than Gauba, SP Satish Dagar and Joint Director V Murugesan will probe charges against Asthana.  Top Boss Alok Verma Moves Supreme Court Against Order On Him Being Sent On Leave; More Officials Transferred.

AK Bassi, the officer probing the case against special director Rakesh Asthana has been transferred to Port Blair in public interest, the agency has said. 13 officers have been reportedly transferred within hours of the government divesting Asthana and CBI director Alok Verma of all charges. CBI vs CBI: Arvind Kejriwal Questions 'What is Modi Govt Trying to Hide?'

Vikas Singh, former ASG according to an ANI report said, "I maintain that the integrity of the institution (CBI) is the most important. In an extraordinary situation, the government has full authority to act. At this time, an open fight between the top two people spells doomsday for the institution." Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had earlier tweeted saying, "What are the reasons for sending CBI director on leave? Under which law did the Modi govt get the authority to initiate action against the chief of an investigating agency appointed as per the Lokpal Act? What is Modi govt trying to hide?"

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