CWG scam: Suresh Kalmadi arrested by CBI

Suresh Kalmadi, sacked CWG organising committee chief, was today arrested by the CBI over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the sporting extravaganza, ending months of speculation.

Official sources said 67-year-old Kalmadi, who was called to the agency's new swanky headquarters for questioning earlier in the day, was put under arrest in the evening.

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.

The CBI claimed to have gathered fresh leads after the trip of its team to London in connection with cases related to alleged irregularities in hiring of AM Films and AM Car and Van Hire Limited during QBR held in 2009 at exorbitant rates. (PTI)