Karnataka BJP MLA caught red-handed accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe, arrested
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The complainant, Vijay Pujar, a Class-1 contractor from Gadag, approached the anti-corruption authorities after he was allegedly asked to pay Rs 11 lakh to secure necessary clearances for the project.
Chandru Lamani, BJP MLA from Karnataka’s Shirahatti Assembly constituency, has been arrested by the Karnataka Lokayukta after he was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. The amount was part of an alleged total demand of Rs 11 lakh.
Officials said Lamani was first detained for questioning following a trap operation and was formally arrested thereafter. Two of his personal assistants were also taken into custody in connection with the case.
According to Lokayukta officials, the bribe was allegedly sought to facilitate approvals related to a minor irrigation department project in Gadag district.
The work involved the construction of a retaining wall along both sides of a road, which had been assigned to a contractor.
The complainant, Vijay Pujar, a Class-1 contractor from Gadag, approached the anti-corruption authorities after he was allegedly asked to pay Rs 11 lakh to secure necessary clearances for the project.
After verifying the complaint, the Lokayukta police laid a trap on Saturday. During the operation, Lamani was allegedly caught accepting Rs 5 lakh, part of the demanded amount.
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