Shimla, Sept. 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday produced Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma before the Court of the CJM Shimla, Sandeep Singh Sihag, in connection with the controversial death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi.

Sharma, who was arrested by the CBI from Ghumarwin on Sunday afternoon around 12:00 pm, was first presented late Sunday night before the CJM at his official residence, where he was remanded to one day in CBI Police custody.

On Monday afternoon, the agency again sought his further police custody, citing the need for time to complete documentation and prepare case records.

The CBI requested five days' custody, but the court, after hearin...