Karnataka BJP MLA, his two sons convicted in corruption case, sentenced two-year imprisonment
Bengaluru: A people’s representative court in Bengaluru on Monday convicted Karnataka BJP MLA Neharu Olekar and his two sons in a corruption case and sentenced them to two-year imprisonment.
Olekar and others were convicted for giving work orders to the MLA’s two sons illegally. They were convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The Lokayukta Police had investigated the case based on a private complaint and filed a charge sheet in the court.
A private complaint was filed against the Haveri MLA Nehru Olekar accusing him of nepotism by illegally giving developmental work contracts for his two sons. The complainant had alleged that work contracts of over Rs 50 lakh were given to the MLA’s sons who were contractors.
Based on the complaint, the special court ordered the Davanagere Lokayukta Police to investigate the case and submit the report.
After the investigation, the Lokayukta Police submitted the charge sheet against nine accused in the case.
After the trial, the special court held the eight accused guilty in the case. Accused number six had died during the course of the trial and the case against the officer was abated.
In the charge sheet, Lokayukta said that officials illegally cleared the bills even before the work was completed.
The alleged corruption took place between 2009 and 2011.
As the sentence was less than three years, the special court granted bail for the MLA.
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Indian crew killed in 'unfortunate' maritime incident: Indian mission in Dubai
Dubai (PTI): An Indian crew member was killed in an "unfortunate" maritime incident, the Indian mission said on Friday, extending assistance.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai did not give much information about the incident but said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in touch with the ship's owner and is ascertaining further details.
"The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences," it said.
