CBI has named a former bureaucrat and an IAS officer as accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company scam.

Former Andhra Pradesh Mines and Geology director and a senior Iofficer were added in the list of accused yesterday after probe indicated their alleged role in the illegal mining.

The duo was charged under relevant sections of IPC for criminal conspiracy and violation of the Mines Minerals Development and Regulation Act.

OMC is accused of changing mining lease boundary markings between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and indulging in "illegal" mining in Bellary Reserve Forest area, spread between Bellary district of Karnataka and Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh.

(Sourced from DHNS)