New Delhi, July 1 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday argued that senior railway officials were pressured to expedite and clear job applications in the Land for Job scam case, involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

According to the CBI, Yadav granted railway jobs in exchange for land parcels from candidates or their relatives at significantly reduced prices or as gifts.

Special CBI judge Vishal Gogne is hearing the arguements on charges in the land for the job scam case.

During the arguments, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Senior Advocate DP Singh referred to the charge sheet and the prosecution witnesses, including a senior officer of the rank of General Manager.

It was argued that senior officials ...