Karnataka BJP MLA Sent To Lokayukta Custody For 5 Days In Bribery Case

Virupakshappa was arrested near Kyathasandra toll plaza in Tumakuru on March 27, in a bribery case, after his bail application was rejected by Karnataka High Court.

A Special Court for people's representatives on Wednesday sent Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa to Lokayukta police custody for five days in connection with a corruption case.

Judge B Jayant Kumar gave the order.

Virupakshappa was arrested near Kyathasandra toll plaza in Tumakuru on March 27, in a bribery case, after his bail application was rejected by Karnataka High Court.

The BJP MLA was arrested while he was on his way to Bengaluru from Channagiri after attending an event.