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This is an archive article published on November 21, 2010

Sacked OC treasurer Jayachandran arrested by CBI

Jayachandran was arrested after several rounds of questioning by CBI.

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CBI arrested sacked treasurer of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee M Jayachandran in connection with the alleged bungling in the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) in London last year.

Jayachandran was arrested after several rounds of questioning by the investigating agency,CBI spokesman R K Gaur said.

Gaur said the former OC official was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation in the two cases registered by the CBI earlier this week.

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The CBI spokesman also said that searches were being conducted at his residence.

The CBI action comes within days of the arrest of two other sacked OC officials T S Darbari and Sanjay Mahendroo.

Jayachandran,who was expelled from the OC on charges of alleged irregularities in QBR,was also quizzed over certain overlays contracts awarded for the Games.

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