Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 23:12 IST BJP MLA Chandru Lamani was caught by Gadag Lokayukta police accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe from contractor Vijay Pujar for Minor Irrigation Department works. As per the officials, MLA Chandru Lamani demanded Rs 11 Lakh. (Photo: ANI) BJP MLA Chandru Lamani was apprehended by the Lokayukta police on Saturday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. The Gadag Lokayukta police had set a trap following a complaint from a contractor. In a statement, officials reported, “Today, a successful trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police station. The accused public servant was caught while accepting Rs 5 lakh.” A case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Karnataka Lokayuktha says – Karnataka Lokayuktha raided a hospital belonging to BJP MLA Chandru Lamani and caught him receiving Rs 5 lakhs cash along with his two PAs and PS by a class one contractor. They have been secured and an investigation is in progress.(Pics: Karnataka… pic.twitter.com/6THFYaZCH2 — ANI (@ANI) February …