A special court has instructed Lokayukta police to proceed with their investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) alternative site allotment scam, following protest petitions. The court has asked the police to submit a conclusive final report by May 7, 2025. This order comes after a preliminary report had cleared CM Siddaramaiah and others.
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