Retired IAS Niranjan Das Arrested in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

• Retired IAS Niranjan Das arrested by ED in Raipur under PMLA for Chhattisgarh liquor scam, remanded for three days.
• Das, a promoted IAS officer, served as Excise Commissioner since 2019 and was re-appointed on contract after retirement.
• ED alleges Das illegally earned ₹18 crore, was an active syndicate partner, and received ₹50 lakh monthly bribe.
• He allegedly instructed field officers to increase illegal liquor sales, facilitating a scam causing ₹2500-3500 crore loss.
• Several other prominent figures, including former IAS Anil Tuteja and Chaitanya Baghel, have also been arrested in the case.

Why It Matters: Retired IAS Niranjan Das arrested by ED in massive Chhattisgarh liquor scam, facing serious corruption charges.