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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has ordered a probe against the charges of corruption against the organizing committee of the recently concluded common wealth games held in New Delhi. The charges, that surfaced just after the mega event concluded, include corruption during the preparations of the event, issuance of contracts, violation of rules and regulations and nepotism in assigning other tasks and duties. Taking notice of the charges, the Indian PM ordered an immediate inquiry.According to the spokesman of the Indian PM, a three member committee has been constituted to probe the corruption charges which would be headed by former controller and auditor general V.K. Shonglu. The corruption and misappropriation charges surfaced when only three to four months were left in the commencement of the mega game show.
