Leaked video matter: ACB books Yeddyurappa, Ananth Kumar

October 08, 2017 16:25

Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a first information report against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders B S Yeddyurappa and Ananth Kumar following forensic report confirming voices of the two in an audio of a leaked video.

In the leaked video, Yeddyurappa and Kumar were heard speaking about money transaction done by local political leaders to their party high command.

Reacting to the development, Yeddyurappa said, "The ACB is doing this intentionally because (Karnataka Chief Minister) Siddaramaiah has bent it. He has failed to get Ananth Kumar and me. We're ready to face ACB." -- ANI

Photograph: ANI

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