Tug-of-war Between Khattar, Anil Vij Ends as Chief Minster Takes Over Control of CID

Chandigarh: The tug-of-war with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for days over the control of CID on Wednesday night took an unexpected turn, with Home Minister Anil Vij being divested the charge of the crucial department, which will now be handled by the CM.

Vij, a six-term BJP MLA, will cease to hold the CID, a Haryana government statement said here late night.

“Governor of Haryana, on the advice of the chief minister, has allocated some new portfolios to the chief minister and to two ministers. As per a notification issued by the chief secretary, the portfolios of the Criminal Investigation Department, and the departments of Personnel and Training and of Raj Bhawan Affairs have been allocated to the chief minister, Manohar Lal, in addition to his existing portfolios, with immediate effect," the statement said.