Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Mar 13: In a major anti-corruption operation carried out simultaneously across different parts of Karnataka, officials of the Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on Udupi district excise deputy commissioner Srinivas T M and unearthed disproportionate assets worth Rs 8.69 crore.
The Lokayukta officials conducted searches at 15 locations linked to the officer during a two-day operation from March 11 to March 12.
During the raids, officials discovered substantial immovable properties including 11 sites, six residential houses, and 31 acres of agricultural land, with a combined estimated value of Rs 6,90,64,716.
In addition, movable assets worth Rs 2,66,90,001 were found. These include Rs 3,95,941 in cash, gold ornaments worth Rs 1,47,50,506, vehicles valued at Rs 17,00,000, bank deposits amounting to Rs 25,75,000, and other valuables worth Rs 72,68,554.
The search operation was conducted under the leadership of Dinesh Kumar, superintendent of police of the Mangaluru division of the Lokayukta. Further investigation is currently underway.