Ex-top Chhattisgarh official behind paper leaks, appointed kin as dy collector, DSP: ED

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Former IAS officer Taman Singh Sonwani, accused in a Chhattisgarh PSC paper leak, allegedly appointed relatives to key government posts after amending recruitment rules. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and granted seven days’ custody for investigation.

Taman Singh Sonwani, a retired IAS officer, faces custodial remand for alleged CGPSC paper leak. He allegedly amended recruitment rules in 2021 to benefit his family members. Sonwani appointed relatives as deputy collector and DSP after rule changes. The Enforcement Directorate arrested the former CGPSC chairperson on July 25. A special court granted seven days of ED custody for further investigation.