Keonjhar, June 5: Though not on 2nd of June, but surely today the special vigilance court framed charges against Deepak Gupta in the multi-thousand crore Uliburu mining scam case. Among others charged were mines owner BK Mohanty, former Deputy Director of Mines (DDM) of Joda Circle Manas Ranjan Mohanty and 5 others.
All the accused in the scam case have been framed under section 13/2, 420, 409, 468, 379 and 120 (B) of IPC.
Notably, the prime accused in the multi-thousand crore Uliburu mining scam, Deepak Gupta was arrested by the state vigilance on September 4, 2013 for his alleged involvement in the Rs 1800 crore mining scam at Uliburu in Keonjhar. It was found that Deepak had the power of attorney of an iron ore mine, leased to B K Mohanty. He also had illegally extracted iron ores beyond the permitted limit. And with this he had gained about Rs 1400 crore leading to a huge loss to the state exchequer.
The people on bail among the 29 accused, were also informed to be present before the court today, said sources. To be noted, out of 29 accused, 9 members including the family members of Deepak were successful in getting bail from the Orissa High Court.
Earlier in 2015, the ED had also attached about Rs 379 crore of property belonging to Deepak.
