Karnataka Lokayukta raids 56 locations linked to 11 officers in disproportionate assets case

The operation was initiated based on allegations of acquiring assets disproportionate to known sources of income

July 11, 2024

Lokayuktha targets corrupt officials’ residences across Karnataka

On Thursday, the Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at 56 locations, including residences, offices, and other properties of some officials in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Sources said that more than a hundred officials were involved in the raid. The sleuths have obtained a search warrant from the court to conduct searches, inspections, and seizures.

The operation was initiated based on allegations of acquiring assets disproportionate to known sources of income.

According to sources, simultaneous raids were conducted against 11 government officials. The simultaneous raids were conducted in Bengaluru, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Chitradurga, Kalaburagi, Belagavi and Hassan districts.

In Bengaluru, the residence of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and his relatives were raided.

In Chitradurga, a raid was conducted on the house and farmhouse belonging to a retired engineer. The places included his farmhouse in Sugur, Hiriyur taluk, and a bottle factory near Aimangala, sources stated.

A raid was being conducted on the house of a Tahsildar in Kolar city, and inspections were underway. Meanwhile, a raid was conducted on the house of a Grade-1 Secretary in Hassan. His houses in Hassan and Bengaluru were being inspected.

Lokayukta raids have also taken place in Mandya and Mysore. In Mysore, Lokayukta officials raided the house of a superintendent engineer in the irrigation department. Officials were conducting inspections at his residence in J C Nagar, Mysuru. Additionally, documents were being examined at the Gokulam office.

In Mandya, raids were conducted on the houses of a retired executive engineer and his relatives. The raids took place at three locations in Mandya district and two locations in Mysuru. In Mandya district’s Ijjlaghatta village, a farmhouse belonging to him, his father’s house, and a jelly crusher were also raided.

For all the latest updates, download PGurus App.