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Dubey wrote a letter to the PMO citing the various corruptions that
were on going in the GQ project.
Satyendra's name was not protected and the file containing his
complaint was circulated to various offices. This was like issuing a
public contract for his life.
Within days the Prime Minister's Office and NHAI issued statements
defending themselves and trivializing Satyendra's death.
On December 14th, 2003 , the case was handed over to the CBI.
By 26 th December, the CBI said that according to the evidence given by
rickshaw puller Pradeep Kumar, Satyendra had been killed when resisting
thieves who were trying to rob him. Most people refused to believe this and
the CBI's explanation further intensified the public outrage.
Continued…
In mid-January, 2004 key witness, Pradeep Kumar, "disappeared".
Two other witnesses, who were interrogated by the CBI in this case,
allegedly committed suicide within a day in the end of January.
The ‘‘big contractors have been able to get all sorts of help from the officials
in NHAI and even the note sheets carrying approval of Chairman have been
leaked outside.’’
Continued…
NHAI officials have shown great hurry in giving ‘‘mobilisation
advance to selected contractors... No surprise as the commission to
officials for award of work are linked to the contractors getting their
first mobilisation advance.’’
Dubey’s Boss Union Minister B C Khanduri: ‘‘I’m not aware of the letter.’’ When
told that Dubey’s letter shows his initials, he said: ‘‘I can’t recall it. The NHAI
chairman has been asked to compile all letters.’’ Asked why Dubey’s request for
secrecy was ignored, Khanduri said: ‘‘It’s neither possible nor appropriate for me to
comment. I have talked to his brother and the Bihar Chief Minister.’’