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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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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