Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa arrested by Lokayukta police

Lokayukta police arrested BJP MLA Virupakshappa Madal in a corruption case on Monday, shortly after the High Court of Karnataka rejected his application for anticipatory bail. The court also cancelled the interim anticipatory bail given to the Channagiri MLA on March 7. It noted that his custodial interrogation was necessary at this stage.