Bribe for tender case: Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakhappa arrested by Lokayukta


Bengaluru, Mar 27 (IANS): In a major setback to Karnataka's ruling BJP ahead of polls, the Lokayukta sleuths have arrested party MLA from Channagiri constituency Madal Virupakshappa on Monday evening in connection with a bribe for tender scandal.

The Karnataka High Court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the Virupakshappa, and the BJP MLA, who was participating in a public function, then disappeared.

The Lokayukta sleuths had gone to his residence in Channagiri to arrest him. However, he tried to escape to Bengaluru and the sleuths took him into custody midway, sources said.

Lokayukta sources said that the accused BJP MLA was taken into custody at the tollgate near Kyatsandra in Tumakuru district. A team of six DSPs and inspectors had taken part in the operation.

The MLA's son Prashath Madal was caught red-handed while allegedly receiving Rs 40 lakh bribe towards allotment of procurement of raw materials to the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL), a public sector unit, where the MLA was the Chairman. His son was allegedly receiving bribes on behalf of his father.

The authorities had seized Rs 8.12 crore, and 1.6 kg of gold from the residences of MLA and his son, who was arrested.

Meanwhile, the Advocates' Association, Bengaluru had objected to the immediate posting of the interim anticipatory bail application of Virupakshappa and expressed serious concern.

In a letter to the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, its President Vivek Subba Reddy stated that the usual practice in the High Court of Karnataka is that new matters like anticipatory bail take several days and weeks for posting.

But, VIP matters are entertained overnight. This practice would lead to the common man losing faith in the judicial system. It is of utmost importance that a MLA also should be treated as a common man, the letter said.

The celebrations by his supporters after he obtained bail on March 9 was also criticised.

 

  

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  • steevan, puttur

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    heelo

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Everybody be careful. Don't say all names ending with "appa" are thieves.

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    If he is not CHOR and real CHOWKIDAR's party , why trying to escape............???? Police should have encountered him....

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Police should have encountered him while trying to escape........!!!! He will come out clean ...Yedyurappa and BJP will wash this chaddi with Mysore Scandal Soap.....!!!!

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    as far as he is in chaddi party....he will be bailed out....now he will be asked just sit quietly...as elections are round the corner....once done...he will be a free bird to accumulate more wealth...

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Godi media will have only one story -- Parrot like -- Rahul gandhi on savarkar -- what he spoke -- twisted versions -- etc etc -- BUT --BJP white and pure -- including people who join -- however corrupt or have baggage of criminal charges--- Put thru' as said thru special washing machine --

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  • Gibbs, Udupi/Bengaluru

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Congratulations to Lokayukta officials and they must conduct fair inquiry and punish the CORRUPT MLA and his son to show the people that CORRUPT MLA IS NOT ABOVE LAW. DUE to various Courts favourable decision to INFLUENTIAL people, common man is losing faith in the Judiciary. LET THE LAW APPLY TO ALL EQUALLY AND FAIRLY. PUNISH THE GUILTY POLITICIANS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Did I read recently that both PM and HM were shouting from roof top that Congress was corrupt and vote BJP to get rid of corruption. Now also it is reported that Bangalore police officers have complained to President about corruption.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    You are totally keeping your mouth shut wherein people on bail are pretending leaders....

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  • Ram Bhat, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    PM and HM shouting from roof top to vote BJP and support open corruption like this one.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Mar 27 2023

    Death of Lokayuktha under ..... ........ Then they will fram the case against SDPI or congress.

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  • Ravi Pai, Bangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2023

    Encounter the culprit who tried to escape.and ask CM Bommai to resign for not being able to take 40% of his bribe money.

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 27 2023

    Just dramA by BJP in view of elections. The whole party is filled with such crooks top to bottom.

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  • Arjun, India

    Mon, Mar 27 2023

    We should give credit to BJP for acting against its own MLA.... This is a first in history of Indian democracy....hope this continues.

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  • Gautam Das, Bangalore

    Mon, Mar 27 2023

    Death of Lokayuktha under mysterious conditions is on cards.

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