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New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday announced a reward of Rs.5 lakh for any person who can provide information on Bishna Ram Bishnoi, involved in the abduction of Rajasthan nurse Bhanwari Devi.

‘The information may be given at DIGP CBI at Camp Office: 0291-2513315, 09530346277, 011-24368641; IGP Jodhpur (Rajasthan) on 0291-2650803, superintendent of police, Jodhpur rural on 0291-2650702, police control room, Jodhpur rural on 0291-2650888 and DIG, Rajasthan Police on 9414162700. The identity of the informer will be kept confidential,’ said an official statement here,” said an official statement.

According to CBI, 42 cases have been registered against Bishnoi by Rajasthan police. The DIG and IG of the state police have also announced a reward of Rs.25,000 and Rs.4,000 respectively regarding his arrest.

Devi had gone missing from Jodhpur’s Bilara area Sep 1. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Oct 16 sacked Water Resources Minister Mahipal Maderna, who allegedly featured on the CD, from the cabinet over allegations that he had a role in her disappearance.

Sacked minister Maderna and Parasram Bishnoi, the brother of Congress legislator from Luni– Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, were arrested in Jodhpur Friday for alleged involvement in the case. They were sent to CBI custody by a local court.

The CBI Nov 15 doubled to Rs.10 lakh the reward amount for anyone who could provide information on Devi while the reward on information about another absconding accused– Sahi Ram Bishnoi was also increased from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh.