Karnataka Lokayukta conducts raids over alleged disproportionate assets

Lokayukta raids disproportionate assets Karnataka corruption GESCOM official misconduct

The Karnataka Lokayukta has conducted a series of raids across the state targeting various officials in connection with alleged disproportionate assets cases.

In Mandya, police searched the residence and farmhouse of a recently retired hostel superintendent from the Backwards Classes Welfare Department. During the operation, officials reportedly seized gold, silver, valuables, and expensive liquor. Additionally, items intended for hostel children, such as books and bedsheets, were discovered stored at the individual's farmhouse.

In Kalaburagi, searches were carried out at the office and residences of a GESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer. Other raids conducted by the Lokayukta included the home of a retired BBMP assistant executive engineer in Bengaluru, as well as the residences of a district registrar, a municipal commissioner in Madikeri, and a first division assistant in Chikkaballapur.

Investigations into these cases are ongoing.

Entities

Bengaluru · GESCOM · Kalaburagi · Karnataka Lokayukta · Mandya

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Officials recovered gold, silver, valuables, and expensive liquor during the Mandya raid. desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Raids targeted several officials including a district registrar in Bengaluru and a municipal commissioner in Madikeri. english.publictv.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Raids were conducted at the residence and office of a GESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer in Kalaburagi. desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lokayukta police raided the house of retired BBMP assistant executive engineer Ranganath in Bengaluru. english.publictv.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on officials in connection with alleged disproportionate assets cases. desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Books and bedsheets intended for hostel children were found stored at the retired superintendent's farmhouse. desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Lokayukta police raided the house and farmhouse of a retired hostel superintendent in Mandya. desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in

Sources

Karnataka: Lokayukta raids in Mandya, Kalaburagi over alleged disproportionate assets cases [desitalkchicago.com]

10 days ago

Lokayukta police raid officials across state in alleged disproportionate assets cases - Public TV English [english.publictv.in]

10 days ago

HESCOM Engineer Owns Illegal Assets of Rs. 1. 8 Crore: Lokayukta Police [hubballitimes.com]

9 days ago

Karnataka Lokayukta Raid: ₹23. 24 Crore Assets Found, Check 8 Officials Wealth Details [newsable.asianetnews.com]

9 days ago