A forest department officer in Chhattisgarh has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹7 crore tendu leaf bonus scam, officials confirmed. The accused is alleged to have fraudulently withdrawn funds meant for tendu leaf collectors, triggering a major probe into financial irregularities within the department. Allegations of Misappropriation According to investigators, the officer allegedly withdrew approximately ₹7 crore that was earmarked as bonus payments for tendu lea