CBI on Thursday said Gujarat's junior Home Minister Amit Shah, who is close to Chief Minister Narendra Modi, is acquainted with the circumstances of Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case and stressed for his examination.

"A summons has been issued to Minister of State (Home), Government of Gujarat for the purpose of examination as he is acquainted with the circumstances of the case," CBI spokesperson Harsh Bhal said.

Shah has been summoned to appear before the agency office in Gandhinagar on Friday for questioning.

Meanwhile, Shah’s lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani said that he will appear before the CBI on Friday for questioning.

In a related development, the CBI has asked media to exercise restraint while reporting the issue in view of reports emanating from different sections of media.

The case relating to the death of Sohrabuddin and his wife Kausar Bi was handed over to the CBI by the Supreme Court in January this year.

Sohrabuddin, an alleged gangster, was killed in an encounter by Gujarat Police near Ahmedabad in 2005.

     
"CBI has been conducting the investigation of the case as per laid down laws, rules and procedures. The case is still under investigation. Therefore, no more details can be shared at this stage," he said.