Fodder Scam: Lalu Yadav convicted in case number RC38A/96

Ranchi: A special CBI court today convicted former Bihar chief minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in fodder scam case number RC38A/96 which is related to fradulent withdrawal of Rs 3.76 crore from Dumka treasury of unified Bihar.

The court of special CBI judge Shivpal Singh convicted a total 19 accused in the case including Mr Yadav while 12 others, including former Bihar chief minister Dr Jaggananth Mishra, were acquitted.There were a total 31 accused in the case. The arguments on quntum of sentencing would be made on March 21, 22, and 23, the judge maintained in his order.(UNI)