CBI court to deliver verdict in fodder scam involving Lalu

Ranchi, Dec 23: A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi will deliver its verdict on Saturday in a fodder scam case involving former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra.

The case filed by the CBI relates to the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 90 lakh from the Deoghar treasury during 1991-94. Out of the six fodder scam cases registered against Lalu Prasad, this is the second case which would see a verdict.

The fodder scam refers to a series of cases where state funds meant for buying fodder were allegedly siphoned by government officials and politicians in Bihar.