CWG scam accused Suresh Kalmadi granted bail

Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10:41 [IST]

New Delhi, Jan 19: Sacked CWG chairman, Suresh Kalmadi has been granted bail on a surety of Rs 5 lakh by the Delhi High Court.

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Apart from Kalmadi, K Verma, Former Director General of CWG Organising Committee has also been granted bail.

Reports reveal that he will leave the jail by today evening or tomorrow morning.

Kalmadi was arrested by the CBI for his alleged involvement in the irregularities carried out during the 2010 Commonwealth Games which was organised for the first time in India.

Allegations against him also include irregularities in hiring AM Car, AM Films and and Van Hire Limited during the Queen's Baton Relay in 2009.

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