K’taka Tribal Board Chief Refuses On Notice Issued By ED

Basanagouda Daddal, the chairperson of Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC) made an appearance at the state legislature in Bengaluru today. Sources had alleged that Daddal went missing reportedly as the ED prepared to take him into custody in connection with irregularities in the Board.

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However, when media approached the Congress MLA Daddal clarified, “The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has not issued any notice to me to appear for questioning. Two days ago, after appearing before the Special Investigation Team (SIT), I went to my native place. I had not disappeared.”

After speaking to the media Daddal went on with his engagements in the Assembly session.

Sources confirmed that Daddal met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the Vidhana Soudha and held a brief discussion behind closed doors.

BJP State President, BY Vijayendra had put charges on Daddal today, that he was absconding. He had demanded that the Chief Minister and the government to find him and hand him over.

The ED has arrested former minister Nagendra in the case and further investigating him.

As per the sources, ED has gathered enough evidence regarding Daddal investing funds allegedly misappropriated from the tribal Board, into real estate. The ED is most likely to arrest Daddal and will also issue a notice to his son, regarding the property, sources stated.