New Delhi, April 22 -- The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday extended the CBI custody of Mudavath Devula, Deputy DG of DGCA and Bharat Mathur for 2 days. The CBI had sought 5 days' custody to confront the accused with the evidence and for investigation.

Special Judge (CBI) Chhavi Kapoor extended the custody after hearing submissions by the CBI and counsel for the accused persons.

The court directed the CBI to produce the accused persons on Friday at 12.30 PM. The court has also allowed the family members of the accused persons to meet them in CBI custody.

Counsel for the CBI sought 5 days further custody, saying that this case related to seeking an illegal advantage for clearing the file for the import of drones. A deal was struck at Rs....