Chandru Lamani, BJP MLA from Karnataka's Shirahatti Assembly constituency, has been arrested by Lokayukta after he was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh. The amount was part of an alleged total demand of ₹11 lakh. According to Lokayukta officials, bribe was allegedly sought to facilitate approvals related to a minor irrigation department project in Gadag district.