Why Is the Media Reluctant to Reveal the Names of Four Haryana IAS Officers Facing Possible CBI Probe in a Multi-Crore Bank Scam?
Gustakhi Maaf, Haryana” — Pawan Kumar Bansal
A ₹590-crore bank scam is making headlines across the media. According to a report in The Tribune, written by Bhartesh Singh Thakur, the CBI has sought sanction from the Haryana government under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act to investigate four IAS officers allegedly linked to the scam.
The million-dollar question is: who are these IAS officers?
Why is the media withholding their names? Citizens have a right to know the identities of public servants facing serious allegations, especially those occupying high offices and regarded as role models in society. The reporter and investigating agencies are likely aware of the names, yet they have not been made public.
The CBI reportedly registered the case after taking over the investigation from the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau. However, until formal sanction is granted and the officers are officially named in court records or FIR disclosures, many media organizations may be avoiding publication of identities due to legal and ethical considerations.