Disproportionate assets: Lokayukta raids on govt officers across Karnataka


Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS): Karnataka Lokayukta sleuths are conducting multiple raids across the state on residences and offices of government officers.

The raids are underway in Bidar, Belagavi, Dharwad, Mysuru, Davanagere districts.

Sources stated that the raids were conducted following information on amassing of disproportionate wealth by the officers.

The raids are underway since Tuesday morning and sleuths are inspecting, verifying, seizing documents and questioning the officers.

The raids were conducted on the residence of a Zonal Commissioner of the Mysuru City Corporation. The residence of an officer in Srirangapatna town was also raided. The officer had served as the Tehsildar of Srirangapatna earlier.

A search operation is underway on the residence of a senior officer attached to the Industry and Commerce Department in Davanagere city.

A team of more than 10 Lokayukta officers led by the SP M.S. Kaulapure has launched the search operation.

The sleuths have also raided the house of an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) attached to the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB).

The team led by Deputy SP Venkanagouda Patil is carrying out searches.

Sources explained that the Lokayukta sleuths are conducting simultaneous raids in six locations including three locations in Dharwad, two locations in Savadatti taluk and at one place in Nargund, all linked to the AEE serving in the KIADB.

The searches are also being conducted at the KIADB office, his farm house and the officers’ brother’s residence.

The officers have also conducted searches of the cars parked in the premises of the residences.

The Lokayukta sleuths have also raided the residence and office of a senior officer attached to the District Training Centre in Bidar.

The officer had earlier worked at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Bidar and also worked at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Raids are being conducted on the office and residence of the village accountant in Nippani taluk of Belagavi district.

Sources stated that the officer was caught earlier while illegally transporting Rs 1.10 crore from Chikodi to Bagalkot.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • pawan kumar, Gurgaon

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    These are small fries. Why not touching the crocodiles

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  • Anjappar, Murukaveri

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Why not Mangalore City corporation higher officials?? : : each residentials apartments completion certificate required @ Rs.50000/- per Flat since most of the builderds give away half of the way: Recently one builder approached me asked to buy a Flat in his new building , I said I don't require it , he said it is good for investment and he built many buildings and all occupied , I Said show me your last 5 buildings Completion certificate so the I can decide : he is nowhere to see again for investment :))))

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Why no raids in DK, Mangalore, Udupi....

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  • Mohammad Nawaz, DUBAI/MANGALORE

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Looks like the Lokayukta just found out that 'living beyond your means' is not just a personal finance advice but also a government job description in Karnataka!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Luckily no Minorities ...

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