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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday as a witness in an old illegal mining case in Hamirpur district. The case involves alleged violations in the issuance of mining leases during 2012-16, when Yadav was chief minister. The investigation focuses on the alleged allowance of illegal mining, renewal of licenses, and extortion of money.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has been summoned as a witness by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in the illegal mining case.

Akhilesh Yadav has been asked to join the investigation as a witness before the probe agency on February 29. | Latest News India

The CBI has issued the notice to Akhilesh Yadav under Section 160 of CrPC, allowing the police to summon witnesses during the probe

The Enforcement Directorate in Rajasthan conducted searches under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to investigate money laundering linked to alleged mining sector irregularities and state government departments. Details are awaited.