Mangaluru: MUDA Commissioner Mansoor Ali sent to 14-day judicial custody

Team Udayavani, Mar 26, 2024, 9:03 AM IST

Mangaluru: Commissioner of Mangalore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Mansoor Ali, who was arrested by the Lokayukta police in connection with a bribery case involving a sum of 25 lakhs sourced from a businessman has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.

The arrest followed a covert operation conducted by the Lokayukta police March 23, during which Ali was apprehended while allegedly accepting the illicit funds through an intermediary.

The incident has sparked concerns about corruption within municipal authorities and has highlighted the ongoing efforts to combat such malpractices.

Authorities have assured the public of a thorough investigation into the matter to uphold transparency and integrity within the administration.