ED Issues Second Summons to Robert Vadra in Shikhopur Land Deal Probe

New Delhi: In a continued probe into the Shikhopur land deal in Haryana, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a second summons to Robert Vadra on Tuesday, asking him to appear for questioning regarding alleged money laundering activities. Vadra was seen walking from his residence to the ED office, where he was to be questioned about the case.

Speaking to reporters, Vadra accused the summons of being part of a “political vendetta,” asserting that there was no substance to the case. “Whenever I will speak up for people and make them heard, they will try to suppress me… I have always given all answers and continue to do so,” he said. Vadra further claimed that over the past two decades, he had been summoned 15 times and interrogated for more than 10 hours during each session, adding that he had submitted over 23,000 documents to the agency.

The ED’s investigation focuses on financial irregularities surrounding Vadra’s firm, Skylight Hospitality. The agency claims that in February 2008, Vadra’s company purchased a 3.5-acre plot in Shikhopur, Gurgaon, from Omkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.5 crore. Later, the land was sold to real estate giant DLF for Rs 58 crore. The ED is examining the financial trail to determine if the profit is connected to money laundering activities.

Vadra had previously failed to respond to the first summons issued on April 8. This second summons highlights the ongoing investigation into the suspected illicit financial dealings.