ED opposes pre-arrest bail plea of Anil Deshmukh's son, says he may influence probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is opposing the pre-arrest bail of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's son Hrishikesh, saying he may influence the investigation and witnesses.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed any protection from arrest to former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's son Hrishikesh.

Since Hrishikesh is an influential person and the investigation into his transactions has just begun, he may influence the investigation and witnesses and/or obfuscate the trail of proceeds of crime yet to be identified, the ED said. The agency said the risk of Hrishikesh evading trial cannot be ruled out.