Suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Saurabh Tripathi appeared before the investigators on Wednesday in connection with the angadia extortion case, after absconding for over 10 months.

The crime branch’s crime intelligence unit (CIU) recorded his statement at an undisclosed location to avoid media glare and has kept it a secret. “He appeared before the investigating officers at 11 am, as per the court’s direction. He is cooperating with the investigation. He will be called again as and when required,” said DCP Dr Balsingh Rajput, also the spokesperson of Mumbai Police department.