Jharkhand IAS Officer Arrested in Excise Scam

In Jharkhand, two officials, Vinay Kumar Choubey and Gajendra Singh, have been arrested for their alleged roles in a liquor scam.

They are accused of misusing their positions, which the government says resulted in a significant financial loss.

The investigation involves alleged irregularities in the state's excise policy, specifically how liquor shop operations were handled.

The opposition party, the BJP, questions the investigation's fairness and suggests a deeper conspiracy.

The officials are currently in judicial custody, while investigations by both the ACB and ED continue.