RC Sharma headed the agency from June 30, 1997, to January 31, 1998. (Representational)
New Delhi:
Former CBI director RC Sharma, who was involved in several significant investigations including the Bofors case, the securities scam, and cases related to self-styled godman Chandraswami, passed away on Thursday, the agency announced in a statement.
A 1963-batch IPS officer from the Haryana cadre, Mr. Sharma took over as the CBI chief after Joginder Singh was transferred to the Union Home Ministry.
He led the agency from June 30, 1997, to January 31, 1998.
“CBI extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family and prays to the Almighty to give strength and fortitude to the family to bear their irreparable loss,” the agency stated.
CBI Director Praveen Sood expressed in a message, “The entire CBI fraternity extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of great sorrow. May the soul of Shri RC Sharma rest in peace, and may his family find solace in Shri Sharma’s legacy of honour and dedication.”
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