Is the CBI overburdened and suffering from shortage of manpower?
CBIs workload is increasing every year, in terms of cases and complexities of the crime. Today, we have 105 vacancies in the rank of Deputy SPs which forms the core group of investigators. Similarly, in the rank of Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors there are 95 and 88 vacancies respectively. We have 155 prosecutors against the sanctioned strength of 230. This slows down the pace of trial in the courts. Q: What is the progress made in the Malta boat tragedy case and former SGPC President Bibi Jagir Kaur case? Do you think the prosecutions case against Jagir Kaur is strong enough to secure conviction? A: The charge-sheet has been filed in the Malta case in CMMs court, Delhi. The Delhi High Court has ordered transfer of all cases registered by the Punjab Police to the CMMs court. Charges are yet to be framed by the court. The delay has mainly been due to adjournments sought by the accused and the defence counsel. A case was registered by the CBI in the Harpreet Kaur murder case in October, 20
