Pune, Dec. 8 -- In a fresh development in the multi-crore land scam linked to Mundhwa in Pune, the Police have arrested suspended Sub-Registrar Ravindra Balkrishna Taru from Bhor town in Pune district.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gaikwad said that the scam caused a financial loss to the government.

"An FIR was registered at the Bavdhan Police Station. After verification of the documents, the sub-registrar who had registered the disputed sale deed, Ravindra Taru, has been arrested today. Further investigation is ongoing. The disputed sale deed, which caused a loss to the government, was registered and documented by him in his official capacity," the DCP said.

The police have confirmed that the matter is under a...