Recruitment scam: AK Antony orders transfer of NDA Commandant

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister A K Antony today ordered the immediate transfer of NDA Commandant Lt Gen Jatinder Singh to ensure a fair investigation into the alleged recruitment scam in the prestigious training academy in Pune.

"This shifting is with a view to ensuring a free and fair investigation in the alleged bribery racket in the recruitment of Group 'C' posts in the NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune," Defence Ministry spokesperson N Aao said here.

The Minister took the action after several employees of the academy including the staff officer of Lt Gen Singh were arrested by CBI for allegedly taking bribes.