The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which nabbed Sarabjot Singh, may question Buta Singh in connection with the Rs 1 crore bribery cases. Sarbjot, alias Sweety, is the son of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes Chairman and former Union Home Minister Buta Singh, a controversial personality in the Indian politics.

Sarbjot had reportedly admitted, after his arrest by the investigating agency, that his father was informed about ‘settling’ the complaint against Nashik civic works contractor, Ram Rao Patil, with the National Commission for Scheduled castes.

However, CBI requires constitutional approval to question Buta Singh, holding apex position in national SC and ST commission. The agency may invoke Section 7 and 9 of the Prevention against Corruption Act (PCI) against Buta Singh to pave way for questioning the former union minister.

Alleging political conspiracy against his family, Mr. Buta Singh had said: “It is a conspiracy against me and members of my family. This is not the first time that I have been targeted. Not just me, my family as well. There are political elements involved in this conspiracy. I know who they are, but I will not name them.”

While opposition has been demanding resignation from the former union minister, the defiant Buta Singh declined to resign at this point of time.