NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered a fresh case against RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his daughter in a complaint related to alleged “land for railway job scam”.
According to sources, CBI searches were under way at 17 locations in Delhi and Bihar linked to Lalu Yadav.
“The fresh case of corruption has been registered against Lalu Yadav in a case related to ‘land for railway job scam’,” said sources. The alleged scam took place when Yadav was Railway Minister.
In Patna, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Alok Mehta condemned the CBI raids and said that this is an attempt to muzzle a strong voice. “This is an attempt to muzzle a strong voice. The CBI’s direction and actions are completely biased,” said Mehta.
Prabhunath Yadav, brother of RJD chief Lalu Yadav said, “It is unfortunate that a person who is ill is being deliberately troubled like this. It is well known who is behind this.” Meanwhile, the RJD leaders and workers protested against ongoing CBI raids.
Last month, the Jharkhand High Court granted bail to RJD chief in the Rs 139.35-crore illegal withdrawal from Doranda Treasury case. The case is related to the fodder scam. (ANI)