April 25, 2011 4:56 PM

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CBI arrests Suresh Kalmadi

The CBI on Monday arrested former chairman of Common Wealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi. Talking to reporters in New Delhi on Monday, CBI spokesperson Dharini Mishra said that the sacked Organising Committee Chief will be produced in CBI special court at Patiala House on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Kalmadi was questioned by the investigation agency over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) held in London in 2009. CBI sources said, the agency had gathered fresh leads after the trip of its two-member 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. His close aides, former OC secretary general Lalit Bhanot and former director general V K Verma were arrested in February.Meanwhile, Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken has said the Indian Olympic Association IOA will be asked to elect its new Chairman. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function he said if the IOA fails to act, his ministry will seek the advice of the Attorney General in this regard and will intervene accordingly.The CPIM has welcomed the arrest of Kalmadi. In a press release issued in New Delhi today party has said the CBI should also take steps to prosecute those who were responsible for the misuse of public funds.

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