‘Lalu Prasad, family took land from unemployed youth in lieu of jobs’

Friday morning raids by the CBI in16 locations are connected to the matter.

The probe agency filed a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Prasad (then Union Railway Minister), his wife Rabri Devi and their two daughters as well as 15 others.

“Lalu Prasad was able to enjoy pecuniary privileges during the period 2004-2009 inThe form ofTransfer ofLanded property inThe name ofHis familyMembers in lieu ofMake an appointment ofSubstitutes inGroup D: Post in different Zones ofRailways,” said the official.

A number ofResidents ofPatna — by themselves or through their familyMembers have sold or gifted their belongings land in Patna inFavor ofThe familyMembers ofPrasad — A former Chief Minister of Bihar and the owner of a private company.

“No advertisement nor any public notice was published for such appointments.” ofSubstitutes inZonal Railways, but those residing inPatna was appointed Substitute inDifferent Zonal Railways are located inMumbai, Jabalpur. Kolkata, Jaipur, Hazipur.

“About 1,05,292 sq. feet landLocated in immovable properties inPrasad & his family acquired Patna familyMembers through five sales deeds as well as two gift deeds. These deeds show the seller’s payment. inCash inMost ofThe landtransfer,” the CBI official stated.

The CBI conducted searches at 16 locations inDelhi, Patna and Gopalganj districts of Bihar.

The matter is under investigation.

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