Archive · 2 Aug 2026
BJP Man Arrested in Bhilai Steel Plant Iron Scrap Theft
A man named Bhaskar Mudaliyar, who used to be a treasurer for a local BJP group, was arrested for stealing iron scrap from a big steel plant in Bhilai.
Police found about 250 tonnes of scrap and heavy machines, worth over 3 crore rupees.
Seventeen people have been arrested so far.
The BJP said Mudaliyar will be banned from the party for six years.
A BJP MLA says there might be corruption and evidence was tampered with.
Bhaskar Mudaliyar, former BJP treasurer, arrested for alleged iron scrap theft from Bhilai Steel Plant.
Police seized about 250 tonnes of iron scrap and heavy machinery, valuing Rs 3.22 crore.
Total of 17 individuals have been arrested in the ongoing case.
BJP spokesperson Vijay Singh announced Mudaliyar's six‑year expulsion from the party.
BJP MLA Rikesh Sen alleges corruption and evidence tampering in the investigation.
- Who
- Bhaskar Mudaliyar, former BJP treasurer
- What
- Alleged theft of iron scrap from Bhilai Steel Plant
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bhilai Steel Plant, Durg district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To steal iron scrap worth several crore rupees
- Arrested individual
- Bhaskar Mudaliyar
- Party affiliation
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Number of arrests
- 17
- Value of seized scrap
- Rs 3.22 crore
- Location
- Bhilai Steel Plant, Durg district, Chhattisgarh