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Fodder scam: All you need to know about the 21-year-old case against Lalu Prasad Yadav

The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury from 1991 to 1994.
The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury from 1991 to 1994. The corruption scheme involved the fabrication of vast herds of fictitious livestock for which fodder, medicines and animal husban
The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury from 1991 to 1994. The corruption scheme involved the fabrication of vast herds of fictitious livestock for which fodder, medicines and animal husban
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On January 27, 1996, the deputy commissioner of West Singhbhum district, Amit Khare conducted a raid on the offices of the animal husbandry department of Chaibasa. The documents seized during the raid indicated large-scale embezzlement by an organised mafia of officials and businessmen. (Photo | PTI)
On January 27, 1996, the deputy commissioner of West Singhbhum district, Amit Khare conducted a raid on the offices of the animal husbandry department of Chaibasa. The documents seized during the raid indicated large-scale embezzlement by an organised mafia of officials and businessmen. (Photo | PTI)
Due to the pressure of the ruling Janata Dal, Prasad had to quit as the chief minister in 1997 but he formed another party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and made his wife Rabri Devi the chief minister. IN PICTURE: Lalu Prasad Yadav with his wife Rabri Devi. (Photo | EPS)
Due to the pressure of the ruling Janata Dal, Prasad had to quit as the chief minister in 1997 but he formed another party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and made his wife Rabri Devi the chief minister. IN PICTURE: Lalu Prasad Yadav with his wife Rabri Devi. (Photo | EPS)
Altogether, there were 34 accused in the case, out of which 11 died during the course of the trial and one turned CBI approver and admitted the crime. Former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra was earlier convicted and sentenced to five years of imprisonment in one of the fodder scam cases. (Jagannath Mishra | EPS)
Altogether, there were 34 accused in the case, out of which 11 died during the course of the trial and one turned CBI approver and admitted the crime. Former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra was earlier convicted and sentenced to five years of imprisonment in one of the fodder scam cases. (Jagannath Mishra | EPS)
In June 1997, the CBI filed chargesheets against Prasad and 55 other co-accused. The accused had 63 cases registered against them under three sections: IPC Sections 420 (forgery) and 120 (b) (criminal conspiracy) and Section 13 (b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. (Photo | EPS)
In June 1997, the CBI filed chargesheets against Prasad and 55 other co-accused. The accused had 63 cases registered against them under three sections: IPC Sections 420 (forgery) and 120 (b) (criminal conspiracy) and Section 13 (b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. (Photo | EPS)
Lalu is convicted in second fodder scam case by a CBI court in Ranchi on December 23, 2017. Jagannath Mishra is acquitted. Sentences against Lalu Prasad Yadav will be pronounced on January 4, 2018. (Photo | EPS)
Lalu is convicted in second fodder scam case by a CBI court in Ranchi on December 23, 2017. Jagannath Mishra is acquitted. Sentences against Lalu Prasad Yadav will be pronounced on January 4, 2018. (Photo | EPS)
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