A quiet birthday in custody for Kalmadi

Known for his pomp and show, sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi spent a quiet birthday in CBI custody on Sunday.

He was the centre of glitter during the fortnight-long sports extravaganza last year but when it came to his birthday, it was without all the razzmatazz.

For a man, who used to make everything a showbiz, his birthday this year was an occasion that was probably only known to CBI sleuths around him. He is also believed to have spent some time with a few family members.

Kalmadi, who has been known for high-class parties, turned 67. He was arrested by the CBI on April 25.

At present serving an eight-day custody period, the suspended Congress MP from Pune was wished by some CBI officials questioning him in connection with the purchase of Time-Score-Result from Switzerland, agency sources said.