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CBI files chargesheet against former IAF Chief SP Tyagi and nine others

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against former Air Force Chief Shashindra Pal Tyagi and nine others in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter case. The chargesheet alleges a loss of approximately 398.21 million euros (Rs 2,666 crore) to the national exchequer.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation submitted a formal list of accusations against several individuals.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, and the accused include former Air Force Chief Shashindra Pal Tyagi and nine others.
When:: Reported on 1 Sep 2017.
Why:: The agency alleges the group caused a loss of 398.21 million euros to the national treasury.
What it means:: This formal document starts the legal process where the court will examine the allegations against the accused.

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India News: In a stunning development, the CBI arrested former IAF chief Shashindra Pal Tyagi for allegedly taking bribes in the purchase of 12 helicopters...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the former head of the Indian Air Force.
Who:: The CBI is the investigating agency. Shashindra Pal Tyagi is the accused former IAF chief.
When:: Reported on 10 Dec 2016.
Why:: He is accused of taking bribes in the VVIP chopper deal.
What it means:: The agency has taken the accused into custody as part of their ongoing investigation.

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Former IAF Chief SP Tyagi Arrested By CBI In AugustaWestland Chopper Scam: 10 Facts

Former Air Force Chief SP Tyagi was arrested on Friday over alleged irregularities in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal worth 3600 crores,...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the former head of the Indian Air Force.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the government agency making the arrest, and the accused is Shashindra Pal Tyagi.
When:: Reported on 9 Dec 2016.
Why:: The agency arrested him because he is accused of involvement in the AgustaWestland chopper scam.
What it means:: The arrest moves the investigation forward as the agency now has the accused in its custody.

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CBI files chargesheet against former IAF Chief SP Tyagi and nine others

CBI arrests former IAF chief Tyagi for taking bribes in VVIP chopper deal

Former IAF Chief SP Tyagi Arrested By CBI In AugustaWestland Chopper Scam: 10 Facts