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BJD Leader Raja Chakra Denied Bail in Corruption Scandal

3/16/2025

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BJD leader Soumya Sankar ‘Raja’ Chakra faces serious legal troubles as he was remanded in judicial custody until March 19 for his alleged role in a multi-crore scam tied to the Gandhamardhan Loading Agency. The Orissa High Court has denied his bail, revealing a web of corruption that may include high-ranking officials siphoning funds from the cooperative society.

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BJD leader Soumya Sankar ‘Raja’ Chakra faces serious legal troubles as he was remanded in judicial custody until March 19 for his alleged role in a multi-crore scam tied to the Gandhamardhan Loading Agency. The Orissa High Court has denied his bail, revealing a web of corruption that may include high-ranking officials siphoning funds from the cooperative society.