Mischievous allegation, says Home Ministry

NEW DELHI, MARCH 14. Amid persistent rumours of further disclosures of bribery at high levels, the Union Home Ministry tonight dismissed as ``mischievous and malicious,'' claims that a commission of Rs. 325 crores had been paid to its officials in a Rs. 1300-crore deal for border fencing and communication systems.

The Ministry was reacting to remarks attributed to a journalist working for the news portal Tehelka.Com that another set of video tapes would provide concrete proof of commission paid to its officials in the deal with an Israel-based firm.

``The Ministry of Home Affairs categorically denies these allegations. There is no proposal for border fencing and communication systems involving any Israeli firm. To say the least, the allegations are mischievous and malicious,'' a Ministry statement said.

- PTI

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