Bihar toppers scam: Finally, mastermind Lalkeshwar Singh, wife Usha Sinha arrested by SIT

Former Chairman of Bihar School Examination Board Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh

Patna: In a major development in Bihar Board toppers scam, former Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and wife Usha Sinha have been arrested on Monday.

These two have been arrested by Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Earlier, a Bihar court on June 15 had issued arrest warrants against Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife former JD(U) MLA Usha Sinha in connection with +2 toppers scandal in the state.

Also, an FIR was registered against four students and the director of the college in connection with BSEB results issue.

The four students against whom the case has been registered are Sourabh Shrestha, Rahul Kumar, Ruby Rai and Shalini.