Delhi Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi arrested

The chief organiser of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of corruption.

Suresh Kalmadi was removed from his post in January.




Police say he will be charged with conspiracy regarding the awarding of commercial contracts for the Games - he denies any wrongdoing. The build-up to the Games, held in the capital in October, was marred by allegations of sleaze and incompetence.

A spokesman for India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Mr Kalmadi was arrested "for conspiracy to cause favour to a company in Switzerland while procuring timers and scoring equipment for the Games".

Other charges relate to contracts at a 2009 event in London which marked the start of a baton race across Commonwealth countries, say reports.

Mr Kalmadi is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. If found guilty he could face years in prison.