Karnataka Lokayukta conducts raids on officials in 48 locations over corruption charges

The Lokayukta raided 48 locations across Karnataka, investigating alleged corruption by officials.

Published on: Aug 17, 2023, 12:32:52 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a surprise move, the Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday conducted raids in as many as 48 locations across the state after receiving information on a number of officials with regards to accumulation of disproportionate assets. These raids have been carried out in places including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Kodagu, Madikeri, Tumakuru, Raichur, Davangere, and Chitradurga.

Around 200 officials from the Lokayukta have been involved in the searches since this morning. (ANI)

This comes after corruption charges levelled against several officials. Around 200 officials from the Lokayukta have been involved in the searches since this morning, news agency ANI reported.

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Lokayukta officials have raided a former engineer with Bengaluru's civic and administrative body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Davangere, a constable in Bidar and a sub district officer in Kodagu, the agency said.

Officials are also combing through the residences of a district collector in Priyapattana of Kodagu district and a revenue inspector belonging to the Mahadevapura division, whose residence is in the Banashankari area in Bengaluru.

Several locations in Mysore city and district have also been subject to impromtu raids. Some officials are also scanning the Harangi Reservoir Superintendent Engineer's residence and carrying out an audit search.

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A Belgaum corporation assistant commissioner, Santosh Anishettar, has also come under the Lokayukta's radar, and his documents are being verified at his residence in Saptapur, Dharwad. In Tumakuru district, the Lokayukta sleuths landed at the doorstep of the district's urban development authority Joint Director K N Nagaraj in the Sapthagiri area.

The Lokayukta is acting on the corruption charges levelled against these officials, who are accused of allegedly accumulating disproportionate assets. Searches are underway in several locations and further information is awaited.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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