In Episode 179 of PG Radio, Rakesh Asthana, a veteran law enforcement officer, takes us inside the world of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). From high-profile cases like Asaram Bapu cases to the Fodder Scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav, Asthana sheds light on how the CBI handles intense media pressure, gathers forensic evidence, and navigates threats while upholding the law.

Rakesh Asthana is a highly decorated Indian law enforcement officer with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. Known for his leadership in handling some of the country’s most complex and high-profile criminal investigations, Asthana has served in critical roles within the police force and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). His expertise in tackling corruption, financial crimes, and organized criminal activities has earned him a reputation for integrity and precision.

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - Introduction

00:42 - Every Police officer's dream Career

01:46 - What does CBI do?

06:53 - Are CBI officers under the media pressure?

09:26 - Do CBI officers get de*th threats?

13:18 - How does CBI gather forensic evidence?

18:01 - Evidence Tampering and Indrani Mukerjea

21:15 - Can Doctors commit a crime without leaving any evidence?

22:24 - Asaram Bapu and Narayan Sai Case

29:58 - Confession in Police custody can not be used be Court

31:43 - How different are criminals from civilians

37:19 - "A Criminal can not match a Police Officer"

37:54 - Interrogation techniques used by CBI officers

39:43 - How accurate is Polygraph test?

42:00 - Lalu Prasad Yadav and 950 crores Fodder Scam

45:07 - Story of the investigation of Fodder Scam

53:28 - What do criminals do with Black Money?

54:38 - Arresting Lalu Prasad Yadav