Robert Vadra gets bail in Gurugram land deal scam case
New Delhi: Delhi-based businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Robert VadraThe bail was granted by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Saturday Enforcement DirectorateMoney laundering case related to controversial Shikohpur land deal in Gurugram.The court granted him relief on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 with one surety and fixed July 10 for the next hearing in the matter.The case relates to alleged irregularities in a land transaction in Haryana’s Shikohpur village and is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).Speaking to reporters after being granted bail, Bhadra voiced his faith in the justice system and questioned the agency’s effectiveness.“I believe in the judicial system of this country. I know that the ED is running the government and the ED will follow the orders of the government. So, it is not right from the side of the ED. But I believe in the judicial system of the country. I am here, I have nothing to hide. So, I will always be here and answer all the questions. So whatever happens, I will answer everything. We won the election, if we do good work and people still want my family, I have the power to deal with it. I am fearless and I have nothing to hide.” noThe case stems from a 2008 land transaction in which Bhadra’s company, Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd, bought about 3.5 acres of land in Shikohpur village in Gurugram from Onkareswar Properties for about Rs 7.5 crore. After mutation process and grant of commercial licence, the land was sold to real estate giant DLF for a significantly higher amount and became the subject of investigation.The Haryana government had earlier ordered a probe into the deal, citing possible irregularities in land licensing and financial gains arising from the transaction. The ED later initiated a money laundering investigation based on predicate offenses registered in this regard.Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the allegations against him are politically motivated.
