Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday congratulated Delhi Police for the Indian Premier League spot-fixing investigation following which three cricketers and 11 bookies have been arrested.
"I congratulate the Delhi Police. Whenever they do good work, I appreciate them," he said on the sidelines of a function here.
ADVERTISEMENT
Asked about the underworld link in the betting racket, he said: "Police is investigating, it is a preliminary comment."
Sushilkumar Shinde. File pic
Fast bowler S. Sreesanth and two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, were arrested with 11 bookies Thursday for their involvement in the spot-fixing.
Police said Pakistani links and the involvement of the Mumbai underworld have surfaced in the investigations.
u00a0
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
