Ex-Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma arrested over alleged multi-billion liquor scam in Chhattisgarh.

Former Chhattisgarh excise minister and Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over alleged involvement in a liquor scam. The scam, reportedly costing the state billions, occurred between 2019 and 2022. Lakhma denies the charges, accusing the BJP-led government of a political vendetta. The ED investigation also included raids on his and his son's properties.

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