Shikshakarmi Scam: Witness complaints receiving threats

Satna, MP, Feb 23 (UNI) The main complainant and witness in the much-hyped Shikshakarmi scam has complained that he has been threatened by the accused.

During hearing before Additional Sessions Judge P N Kushwah yesterday, main witness Prabhunath Shukl said the accused were threatening him to change his statement.

Two of the accused -- Satna MP Ganesh Singh and Raigaon MLA and ex-minister Jugal Kishor Bagri -- in this case, are connected with the ruling BJP.

Mr Bagri had resigned as Minister of State for Water Resources in connection with the case recently.

A chargesheet had been presented against 13 accused, including Mr Singh and Mr Bagri, by the Lokayukta in the court over irregularities in appointment of Shikshakarmis about nine years back.

All the accused are out on bail at present.

UNI