CBI to investigate TRP scam in UP too

Lucknow, Oct 21 : The CBI has registered an FIR in a case of alleged manipulation of Television Rating Points (TRP), based on a complaint filed in Uttar Pradesh.
The case, which was earlier registered at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow based on a complaint of an advertising company promoter, was handed over to the CBI by the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday.
According to officials the primary allegations relate to manipulation of TRPs in return for payment. The CBI officials refused to give any further details.
The move comes at a time when the Mumbai Police is also investigating alleged TRP manipulation by three channels, including Republic TV, in a similar case.
A senior UP home department official said the case was referred to the CBI on the recommendation of the director general of police (DGP).
“The TRP scam is not limited to UP only and involves groups and people spread across several states, according to the FIR. Hence a central agency would be best suited to investigate such a case,” the official said.