GUWAHATI, July 15 - The Government of Assam has decided to hand over the Barak valley coal scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for inquiry.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today directed the State Chief Secretary and senior officials of the home department to take necessary steps for handing over the probe to the CBI.
The Chief Minister said in a statement that as soon as the scam came into light after the arrest of one Abdul Ahad, the State government decided to hand over the case to the CBI for inquiry to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation.

GUWAHATI, July 15 - The Government of Assam has decided to hand over the Barak valley coal scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for inquiry.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today directed the State Chief Secretary and senior officials of the home department to take necessary steps for handing over the probe to the CBI.
The Chief Minister said in a statement that as soon as the scam came into light after the arrest of one Abdul Ahad, the State government decided to hand over the case to the CBI for inquiry to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation.