- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:01 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police, which is investigating financial irregularities related to the National Herald case, has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, asking him to provide financial transactions and other relevant documents. Shivakumar's brother Suresh has also been summoned by the EOW.
The notice, sent on November 29, requires Shivakumar to appear before investigating officers or provide the requested information by December 19. According to a report by Jagran.com, citing police official, Shivakumar possesses crucial facts and information related to the case that are needed in the ongoing investigation.
The Economic Offences Wing has asked him for details of his personal background, his association with the Congress party, and the funds allegedly sent to Young India by him or entities linked to him.
Investigators have sought clarification on the purpose of the bank transfers, the source of the funds, any communication with Young Indian or AICC officials, and who directed these payments.
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Police have also asked for copies of his income tax records, financial statements, and any certificates related to donations.
The report cited sources close to Shivakumar, who described the notice as a political move and claimed that the Karnataka Deputy CM was being targeted because he did not bow to BJP pressure.
The sources also stated that Shivakumar is among the most harassed Congress leaders, but this will not dampen his morale.
The National Herald case began in 2013 after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy filed a complaint alleging that Associated Journals Limited (AJL) assets worth around Rs 988 crore were transferred to Young India Company for Rs 50 lakh in a 2010 deal.
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have a combined 76 percent stake in Young India. The FIR filed by the EOW includes charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal breach of trust.