Archive · 30 Dec 2025
FIR Filed Against BJP MLA for Loan Default
A businessman named Sanju Sugure has filed a complaint against a BJP MLA named Sharanu Salagar.
Sugure says he gave Salagar a loan of Rs 99 lakh for election expenses, but Salagar did not pay it back.
Salagar gave Sugure a cheque, but when it was deposited, the bank said the account was closed.
The police are now investigating.
The MLA is accused of not repaying the loan and threatening Sugure's family.
The case is being watched closely because it involves a politician and serious allegations.
An FIR has been filed against BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar for allegedly defaulting on a Rs 99 lakh loan taken during the 2023 Assembly elections.
Businessman Sanju Sugure claims he lent the money to Salagar and provided a blank cheque and signed letterhead as security.
Despite agreements and a cheque issued for repayment, the cheque was returned unpaid as the MLA's account was reportedly closed.
Sugure's family alleges they were threatened and abused when they visited Salagar's residence to discuss the repayment.
The Basavakalyan City Police have registered the FIR and are investigating the matter, examining financial documents and bank records.
- Who
- BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar and businessman Sanju Sugure
- What
- FIR filed for alleged loan default and criminal intimidation
- When
- Complaint filed on September 14, cheque deposited on September 19
- Where
- Bidar, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged failure to repay Rs 99 lakh loan and threats made to complainant's family
- Amount
- Rs 99 lakh
- Complainant
- Sanju Sugure
- MLA
- Sharanu Salagar
- Location
- Bidar, Karnataka
- Date of Complaint
- September 14
- Cheque Deposit Date
- September 19
- Bank
- Karnataka Bank
- Court
- Bengaluru Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court
