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Role of probe teams should be reviewed

The frequency and intensity with which parliamentary probe committees are summoning mega corruption suspects is unprecedented.

The Constitution has bestowed on them powers equivalent to those of the High Court, meaning they can also issue arrest warrant if a Cabinet Secretary or governor or any other State officer fails to honour their summons.

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