Fodder scam: Verdict in third case involving Lalu Prasad Yadav today

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court is expected to pronounce verdict in another fodder scam case on Wednesday. The court through its verdict will decide the fate of 56 accused people, including Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra.

The case pertained to the embezzlement of Rs 33.67 crore from Chaibasa district treasury during 1992-93. It's being alleged that Rs 33.67 crore was withdrawn on fake allotment letters while the actual sanction was for Rs 7.10 lakh only. Special court judge S.S. Prasad will deliver judgment in the case.

Lalu is currently lodged in the Birsa Munda Jail in Ranchi after being convicted for 3.5 years on December 23, 2017. The case pertained to the Deoghar treasury.

The Chaibasa Treasury case will be the third case in which Lalu Prasad Yadav and Jagannath Mishra are accused. 

Lalu Yadav was first convicted in a fodder scam case in 2013 and was awarded five years' imprisonment. 

(With inputs from ANI)