Liquor Scam: Kavasi Lakhma Remains In Raipur Jail As ED Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea

Raipur: Former Excise Minister Kavasi Lakhma, who has been in Raipur Jail for nearly a month, remains behind bars in connection with the 2100 crore liquor scam that occurred during the Congress government. Lakhma, a prominent leader, had filed an anticipatory bail plea to avoid the potential arrest by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW). However, the special court of Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently rejected his plea.

The hearing for his bail petition, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was delayed due to issues with the jail administration, who cited a lack of security forces to present Lakhma in court.

The court proceeded with the hearing on Wednesday and, after hearing the arguments from both parties, dismissed Lakhma's petition for anticipatory bail.

The liquor scam, which involves large-scale corruption, has been a significant issue, with Lakhma being accused of involvement in mismanagement and illegal activities in the state's excise department.

His continued detention is part of the ongoing investigation into the scam, which has drawn considerable attention to alleged misconduct during the Congress's tenure in power.