National Herald case: Shivakumar says he sought FIR copy from Delhi Police

'Once I read the FIR, I will know what the case against me was', the Karnataka deputy CM said

New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said he has sought an FIR copy from Delhi Police regarding their notice for him to appear before them in the National Herald case.

"I have sought the FIR copy against me from the Delhi Police. After reading it, I will seek time to appear before them," Shivakumar told reporters here.

"I don't know why the Delhi Police summoned me. "Once I read the FIR, I will know what the case against me was," he said.

Earlier, the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) issued a notice to Shivakumar and his brother, former Lok Sabha member D K Suresh, directing them to furnish financial and transactional details by December 19.

The police also sought complete details regarding his personal background and association with the Congress party.

The National Herald case originated from a complaint filed by former M P Subramanian Swamy, alleging misuse of funds by Congress leaders and companies linked to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL).

To a question on meeting Congress top brass, Shivakumar said, "During lunch hosted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday at Congress headquarters here ahead of the Vote Chori rally, I met all leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi."

Shivakumar travelled with Kharge on a special flight from Delhi to Davangere on Monday to attend the funeral of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday.