Mumbai, Feb 25: Sameer Bhujbal, nephew of former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Chhagan Bhujbal, today appeared before Special Investigating Team (SIT) for questioning in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam. In response to the summons issued by the SIT, Sameer (30), arrived at its Worli office at 11.45 am along with his associates.
As a precautionary measure, the police had stopped Bhujbal's supporters at the nearby Worli Naka itself.
A strong posse of policemen was deployed outside SIT office and barricades were put up. Besides, approach roads to SIT office were also blocked.
Sameer, the closest aide of former Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal recently, was looking after Bhujbal's political interests and the growth of Maharashtra Education Trust in suburban Bandra of which he is an office bearer.
Sameer, who is known for his penchant for cars and clothes, is a close friend of multi-millionaire Antim Totla of Jalgaon, who has already been questioned by the SIT alongwith brother-in-law Prakash Jakhete.
Totla was targetted by the opposition for sponsoring the Bangalore trip of Congress-NCP legislators in 2001 when the government was on the verge of a split. However, Totla had denied the charge although he admitted he was close to several politicians. Bureau Report