New Delhi: Delhi police have been arrest South Africa-based businessmen Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta in Dehradun based prominent builder Satyendra Singh Sahni Alias Baba Sahni suicidal case.
Both are named in the case after recovered suicide note in which the builder was made the allegation against them. Baba sahni had alleged in his suicidal note that both Gupta Brothers were partner in a project and both threaten him in a financial matter.
Frustrated by this, the Dehradun based renowned builder committed suicide. Subsequently, the South African Department of Justice is reported to be gearing up to initiate discussions with the Indian officials regarding the arrest of the Gupta brothers.
Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for South Africa’s Ministry of Justice & Correctional Services, told a section of media: “The (Department) of Justice and Correctional Services has noted reports of the arrest of two Gupta brothers, Ajay and Anil, in India.
Our arrest warrants were for Rajesh and Atul Gupta, nevertheless, formal processes are underway through the High Commissioner in India to verify and for possible engagement.” At the same time, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly told press persons in Johannesburg that the Gupta family members who were arrested in India were not the ones South Africa issued a warrant of arrest for. Lamola said he was not sure whether those arrested were related to Rajesh and Atul Gupta, who left South Africa for Dubai amid numerous legal challenges and investigations, both in South Africa and internationally.
According to media reports, Ranvir Sahni, the son of the deceased builder, informed the police: “My father was persistently threatened by Ajay Gupta, son of Shiv Gupta, and Anil Gupta, son of Shyam Lal Gupta, residents of Nehru Colony Dalanwala, regarding financial matters. A formal complaint detailing the threats, harassment, intimidation, and blackmail by the Gupta brothers was lodged with the local police on May 19, 2023.”