Non-bailable warrant issued against Sasikala after non-appearance in court

Bengaluru: A Lokayukta special court in Bengaluru has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against VK Sasikala, a confidante of the late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa. This action was taken after she failed to appear before the court for a hearing in a case regarding the alleged “VIP treatment” she received during her incarceration at a prison in Bengaluru. Sasikala, who was convicted in a disproportionate asset case in 2017, was lodged at the Parappana Agrahara central prison in the city.

The court also issued an non-baillable warrant for another accused, Ilavarasi, who is Sasikala’s sister-in-law (AFP)

The court also issued an NBW for another accused, Ilavarasi, who is Sasikala’s sister-in-law. Two individuals who had provided sureties for the former AIADMK leader were also issued notices before the court adjourned the hearing on September 4.