Bihar board Class 12 'topper' in arts Ruby Rai, who was arrested yesterday, has been sent to judicial custody till July 8.

Rai, who had triggered a controversy by telling a television channel political science pertained to cooking, was arrested on Saturday after appearing before the Bihar School Examination Board for a re-test.

Earlier in the day, Rai was brought to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's residence by Bihar police.

She was missing after her name came to limelight following BSEB toppers' scam was exposed.

Rai failed to appear in a re-test on two occasions -- June 3 and June 17 -- despite multiple invitations from the board.

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.