Call for Probe into Karnataka Valmiki Corporation Scam After Suicide Revelations

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a thorough investigation into the illegal transfer of Rs 187 crore from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The issue came to light following the suicide of Accounts Superintendent Chandrasekharan P, who detailed the financial irregularities in his note.

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a comprehensive investigation into the illegal transfer of funds from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

The scandal surfaced after the suicide of the corporation's Accounts Superintendent, Chandrasekharan P, who alleged in his note that Rs 187 crore had been transferred illegally.

Karandlaje emphasized the pressing need for a transparent inquiry, particularly into the role of Union Bank and other financial institutions potentially involved in the scandal. She also called for support for Chandrasekharan's family and stronger oversight mechanisms for developmental funds.