8 Feb 2014

New investigation into alleged corruption at Delhi Games

6:04 am on 8 February 2014

Another investigation has been ordered into alleged corruption surrounding the scandal-tainted 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games in the Indian capital.

The Delhi state anti-corruption bureau is to investigate alleged irregularities in a deal by the previous state government to buy expensive imported street lights before the event.

Sheila Dikshit, who was chief minister during the Games, has previously denied any wrongdoing over the event, which was marred by allegations organisers received kickbacks in handing out contracts for services and equipment.

The Games were meant to showcase India's status as an emerging global power but were marred by venue delays, shoddy construction and budget overruns that saw the cost of the event triple to over $7 billion.