Maharashtra Ex Home Minister, Son Summoned For Alleged Corruption

Anil Deshmukh, 72, has skipped summons thrice from the Enforcement Directorate for questioning

Maharashtra's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and his son, Hrishikesh, have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate at its Mumbai office on Monday in a case linked to alleged money laundering. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and his son have been told to depose before the investigating officer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act or PMLA, news agency PTI reported. Mr Deshmukh, 72, has skipped summons thrice from the Enforcement Directorate for questioning. His son and wife, who were also called to the probe agency's office before, have not appeared. The NCP leader is an accused in a case filed over alleged bribe and extortion to the tune of Rs 100 crore. The scandal had led to Mr Deshmukh's resignation in April this year.