Commonwealth Games(CWG) chief Suresh Kalmadi arrested by Indian police

Commonwealth Games(CWG) chief Suresh Kalmadi arrested by Indian police: Categories @ Delhi Commonwealth Games chief arrest news Tags: CWG scam, Suresh Kalmadi, Queen's Baton Relay, Former CWG OC chief Suresh Kalmadi arrested, CBI probe, Police arrested Suresh Kalmadi, Suresh Kalmadi in the Commonwealth Games scam. India's federal police Monday arrested Suresh Kalmadi, a lawmaker, the chief organizer of last year's Commonwealth Games for suspected corruption and financial malpractices in the conduct of the Games. The 67-year-old Kalmadi, who was called to the agency’s new headquarters for questioning earlier in the day, was put under arrest in the evening. Suresh Kalmadi was held for allegedly buying a time, scoring and result system from a Swiss company at inflated costs. The CBI’s action came following the visit to London by a two-member team of the agency in connection with Queen Baton Relay (QBR) scam.

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