IPS officer Dheeraj Setia 'evasive', STF raids house

Gurugram, December 7

With IPS officer Dheeraj Setia allegedly evading the investigation in a multi-crore heist, the STF raided his house, but he and his family were unavailable. Setia has emerged as one of suspects in the case and has been served notice to join the investigation. He was supposed to turn up today. IG, STF, Mamta Singh said the second notice was issued today in evening and further probe was on.

“As the name of Setia came out in the statement of one of the accused, Dr Sachender Kumar Nawal, we served a notice on him to join the probe. If he does not join the investigation, action will be taken,” said the IG.

The accused paediatrician, Dr Sachender Kumar Nawal, in his confessional statement claimed he had paid Setia in cash and kind over and above Rs 2 crore to cover up the heist. This money was even returned. This statement brought Setia under scanner and the STF has been looking to verify the same after Additional Sessions Judge Jasbir Singh highlighted inaction.

“From the statement of accused Dr Nawal, it is clear he has given illegal gratification to DCP Setia for hushing up the matter. From perusal of the police file, I have not found any concrete step taken,” the court observed on December 2. The STF probing a multi-crore theft case, which began as a robbery in a flat in Sector 84. Many top cops are under scanner and the total 11 accused, including doctors, ASI of the Delhi Police and henchmen of gangster Vikas Lagarpuria have been held so far. — OC