Shocking Development: CBI Arrests Former Chairman Taman Singh Sonwani in Explosive Chhattisgarh PSC Recruitment Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Taman Singh Sonwani, the former Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), in connection with the CGPSC recruitment scam. This investigation also led to the arrest of Shravan Kumar Goyal, a director at Bajrang Power and Ispat Ltd, highlighting a broader network of alleged corruption.

Sonwani is accused of manipulating the recruitment process to benefit his relatives, with claims pointing to the nepotistic appointments of his son as Deputy Collector, his brother’s son as Deputy Superintendent of Police, his sister’s daughter as Labor Officer, his son’s wife as Deputy Collector, and his brother’s daughter-in-law as District Excise Officer. These allegations raise serious questions about the integrity and fairness of the CGPSC’s recruitment procedure during Sonwani’s tenure.

In a linked development, Goyal allegedly funneled a bribe of 45 lakh rupees through Gramin Vikas Samiti, an organization where Sonwani’s relatives held memberships. The payment was purportedly made to secure the selection of Goyal’s son, Sashank, and his daughter-in-law, Bhumika Kataria, as deputy collectors through the CGPSC examinations.

This scandal underscores the ongoing efforts by the CBI to root out corruption within public service recruitment, a vital area impacting governance and public trust. Both arrests aim to dismantle corrupt practices within state employment services and deter future malpractices in civil service selections. With the investigation ongoing, further developments are anticipated as the CBI delves deeper into this case.

Original Story https://www.newsonair.gov.in/chhattisgarh-cbi-arrests-former-chairman-of-psc-taman-singh-sonwani-in-cgpsc-recruitment-scam/
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Publish Date: 2024-11-18 22:12:00