The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the death of Dhanbad judge Uttam Anand who was mowed down by a vehicle while on a morning jog on July 28, officials said.

A 20-member team has been set by the CBI to probe the matter. It has left for Dhanbad, they said, adding that it will be followed by a Central Forensic Science Laboratory team. Officials said the agency has received the Jharkhand government's request, routed through the Centre, to investigate the matter. Sources said according to the laid down procedure, the agency has taken over Dhanbad police FIR in the matter.