BJP candidate K Sudhakar booked as flying squad seizes Rs 4.8 cr cash
Yelahanka: The Election Commission's flying squad seized a substantial sum of Rs 4.8 crore in cash from a residence in Yelahanka, located within the Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency. This action was accompanied by the booking of BJP candidate K Sudhakar for an alleged violation of the model code of conduct.
According to reports, the raid conducted at the residence of Govindappa resulted in the confiscation of multiple bundles of Rs 500 notes. Subsequently, after questioning Govindappa, the BJP candidate was booked in the matter. This incident lead to the arrival of Income Tax officials at the scene, with ongoing investigations underway.
The Election Commission has confiscated items totaling Rs 50 crore, comprising cash, liquor, narcotics drugs, and other gift articles. The elections in Karnataka are being conducted in two phases, with the first phase commencing on April 26 and the second phase on May 7, encompassing a total of 28 constituencies.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has confirmed the seizure of cash and the filing of an FIR against the BJP candidate, citing violations under various sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Indian Penal Code related to bribery and undue influence on electors.
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Jharkhand: 3 arrested for 'raping' 2 women in Gumla
Gumla (PTI): Three persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly raping two women at a village in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, police said.
All the three accused have been remanded to judicial custody, Gumla Sadar Police Station officer-in-charge, Mahendra Karmali, told PTI.
According to police, one of the women had been called to Gumla Sadar by her boyfriend on Sunday for an outing.
“She arrived at the spot accompanied by a female. The woman’s boyfriend then called a friend, and they took the two women to a secluded place in Sisai police station area in the evening, forcibly made them consume alcohol before raping them,” the officer said.
The accused later called another man to the spot, who also allegedly raped the women, he said.
“The women later reached the Sadar Police Station and lodged a complaint on Sunday night. Police conducted raids and nabbed the three accused on Monday,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
