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Lokayukta raids unearth 31.11 crore disproportionate assets from 8 govt ... The coordinated anti-graft operation, executed on June 16, targeted the residential premises, offices, and relatives' houses of officials booked under disproportionate assets (DA) cases. The crackdown spanned multiple districts, with cases registered across Bengaluru City, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere, Kalaburagi, and Chikkamagaluru. According to the Lokayukta, the recovered wealth comprises immovable properties valued at 22.73 crore and movable assets worth 8.38 crore. According to the officials, among the tainted officials, Rajanna S.L., Additional Director of Town Planning at the Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) in Bengaluru, topped the chart with total assets worth 4.97 crore. Searches at five locations linked to him revealed three residential sites, two houses, three acres of agricultural land, and 70 lakh worth of gold and silver jewellery. In Kalaburagi, Public Works Department (PWD) Superintendent Engineer Manik S. Kanakatte was found holding assets totalling 4.68 crore, including five sites, three houses, a commercial complex, and 50 lakh sitting in bank savings. The raids also exposed a massive a…

'Fake bills' worth Rs 250 crore for Bengaluru infra works: Lokayukta ... The Lokayukta police in Bengaluru on Tuesday raided 13 locations, including the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) head offices, to find documents related to an alleged scam involving fake bills worth Rs 250 crore for infrastructure projects. While these documents were initially thought to have been destroyed years ago at the erstwhile West Zonal Office of the BruhatBengaluruMahanagara Palike (BBMP), now operating as the GBA, some of the files recovered from the KRIDL and GBA head offices have provided the Lokayukta police with fresh leads to investigate the case. According to a Lokayukta police officer, plans for infrastructure projects worth Rs 250 crore were prepared in 2019-20 and 2020-21 in six wards that fall under the Rajarajeshwari Nagar zone. Fake bills were allegedly submitted for road, footpath, and drainage works that were not executed. “The officials then colluded with the contractors of their interest and got them the contract. However, no works were carried out, but fake bills were created to get the payment,” said the officer. T…

The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at more than 35 locations ... Days after D K Shivakumar assumed charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, the Lokayukta Tuesday conducted raids on eight government officials and allegedly unearthed disproportionate assets (DA) worth Rs 31.11 crore from them. The Lokayukta conducted raids at more than 35 locations, includingBengalurucity, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere, Kalaburagi, and Chikkamagaluru. The raids come days after Shivakumar warned officials against bribery and corruption. “No one should have to pay Rs 10 as a bribe in the taluk or district offices. Telephone numbers will be displayed in all the offices so that citizens can lodge complaints if they are being asked for a bribe,” the Karnataka chief minister said during a meeting with officials at Vidhana Soudha. Here’s what Lokayukta officials found during the searches: 1. Rajanna. SL, Additional Director, Town Planning, Bengaluru Value of immovable assets: 3 sites, 2 houses, and 3 acres of agricultural land valued at Rs 3,89,68,000. Value of movable assets: Rs 40,000 in cash, Rs 70,00,000 worth of gold and silver ornaments, vehicles worth Rs 17,00,000, and Rs 20,00,000 in ban…

Karnataka Lokayukta Raids Uncover Cash, Gold, and Assets Worth Crores Karnataka Lokayukta Raids Uncover Cash, Gold, and Assets Worth Crores Karnataka By South Matters June 16, 2026 Bengaluru: In a major anti-corruption operation, the Karnataka Lokayukta conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with alleged disproportionate assets cases involving government officials. The searches reportedly led to the recovery of large amounts of cash, gold jewellery, silver articles, property documents, and other valuable assets worth several crores of rupees. According to officials, one of the raids in Davanagere uncovered around ₹40 lakh in cash, along with gold and silver jewellery and key property-related documents. Investigators suspect that some of these assets may be far beyond the known sources of income of the officials under scrutiny. The raids were carried out at residences, offices, and properties linked to the accused officials and their relatives. Lokayukta teams examined financial records, bank documents, land ownership papers, and other crucial evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials said the operation is part of Karnataka’…

Bengaluru: North Division police book 3 establishments for Excise ... - News The operation was carried out from the early hours of the morning until 10:00 AM on June 22, 2026, across the limits of 13 police stations under the supervision of senior officers. Police teams conducted surprise inspections at 133 establishments, including 69 wine shops and 64 bars and restaurants. Three establishments were found violating Excise Act norms, and cases have been registered against them. The drive was conducted under the guidance of the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, and led by the Joint Commissioner of Police, West, along with B.S. Nemagouda, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Division. Three Assistant Commissioners of Police, Police Inspectors of 13 police stations, and other officers and staff participated in the operation. Earlier on June 17, in a major statewide blitz against corruption, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police carried out simultaneous raids at over 35 locations, unearthing undeclared assets worth 31.11 crore from eight government officers. The coordinated anti-graft operation, executed on June 16, targeted the residential premises, offices, and relatives' h…

Karnataka Lokayukta conducts raids over disproportionate wealth allegations Nation and Beyond Karnataka Lokayukta conducts raids across state over disproportionate wealth allegations TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 16, 2026 ANI Photo | Karnataka Lokayukta conducts raids across state over disproportionate wealth allegations Karnataka Lokayukta officials carried out simultaneous raids on Tuesday across several districts targeting government officials over allegations of assets disproportionate to their known income. A total of 12 locations were searched by 12 teams led by Davangere Lokayukta SP MS Kaulapure, the Lokayukta Office confirmed. Among those raided was the residence of Manik Kankatte, Superintending Engineer of the Panchayat Raj Engineering Department in Kalaburagi, where the operation was conducted under the guidance of Lokayukta SP Siddharaju. Five teams carried out raids at five different places as part of this investigation. Also Read AIOCD welcomes ban on over-the-counter cough syrups and calls for review of Schedule K Vedang Raina thanks audiences for support of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ Haryana Chief Minister leads Common Yoga Protocol session at Vidhan Sabha c…

Lokayukta raids BBMP, MCC, other govt officials in ... - SALAR NEWS A surprise inspection led by officials from the Lokayukta’s Mangaluru and Udupi divisions revealed several administrative lapses and irregularities across key departments of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC). PTI/ANI Photo: X Bengaluru, 24 June State Lokayukta executed extensive raids across multiple locations, targeting several government officials accused of amassing disproportionate wealth. A surprise inspection led by officials from theLokayukta’s Mangaluru and Udupi divisions revealed several administrative lapses and irregularities across key departments of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC). In the revenue and town planning sections, the presence of middlemen was notably high. A broker was found in possession of Rs 5 lakh in unaccounted cash. An official who retired as health officer 15 years ago was found continuing in the same post Raids were also conducted at offices and residences associated with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Chikkamagaluru Town Municipality, and Anekal Town Municipality, among others, spanning areas such as Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Anekal, Gad…

Karnataka Lokayukta Conducts Raids At 69 Locations In ₹35 Crore Bidar ... Bidar (Karnataka): The Karnataka Lokayukta was on Wednesday conducting raids at 69 locations across the state in connection with the Bidar KVAFSU scam. According to sources, the raids are being conducted at the residences of university officials, staff members, and at offices. Details Currently, the raids are underway at 24 locations in Bidar district, 31 locations in Bengaluru, two places in Koppal district, two locations in Chikkamagaluru district, as well as in Hassan, Ramanagara, Kolar, Udupi, and other locations across the state. Read Also SSC SI Admit Card 2024 For DME & DV Released; Direct Links Here The raids are based on a complaint filed with the Lokayukta regarding a Rs 35 crore scam in the Bidar Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries University (KVAFSU). The complaint was lodged in August 2021 at the Bidar Lokayukta office by Venkat Reddy, a resident of Bengaluru. The Lokayukta investigation revealed misappropriation of Rs 22 crore. The sleuths are conducting raids at the residences, offices, business establishments and properties of officers and staff members of the university who served in…

Karnataka Lokayukta Raids 42 Locations, Unearths Rs 35.65 Crore In ... Bengaluru, Mar 5 (PTI) The Lokayukta police on Thursday conducted searches at 42 locations across Karnataka linked to eight government officials accused of possessing disproportionate assets, uncovering properties and valuables worth about Rs 35.65 crore, officials said. The searches were carried out at the houses and offices of the accused officials, as well as at the residences of their relatives across different districts of Karnataka, in connection with alleged possession of disproportionate assets, they added. According to the Lokayukta, the searches were conducted following complaints regarding disproportionate assets cases registered against eight government officers at Lokayukta police stations in Bengaluru City, Mandya, Gadag, Mysuru, Vijayapura, and Yadgir. The searches revealed immovable properties worth Rs 24.05 crore and movable assets valued at Rs 11.59 crore, taking the total value of assets detected to Rs 35.65 crore, officials said. According to a Lokayukta statement, among the accused, Shashidhar R, CEO of Singanayakanahalli Raita Seva Sahakara Sangha in Yelahanka taluk of Bengaluru, was f…

K'taka Lokayukta Raids 25 locations linked to 5 Govt Officials ... 3.9K The Karnataka Lokayukta Police, on Tuesday, conducted simultaneous raids at 25 locations connected to five government officials and uncovered disproportionate assets worth Rs 24.44 crore. The raids were carried out at four districts including that of two officials from the Bengaluru City. The officials who were raided were Omprakash, Senior Assistant Director of Horticulture, BDA, Bengaluru; N. Venkatesh, Tax Assessor, Shettyhalli Sub-Division, BBMP, Bengaluru; Anjaneya Murthy M., Junior Engineer, Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Gowribidanur Taluk, Chikkaballapur District; Jayanna R., Executive Engineer, National Highway, Hassan Division; and Dr. Venkatesh G., Taluk Health Officer, Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga District. The raids were carried out simultaneously at the residences, offices, and even properties of relatives of the accused officials across more than 25 locations. Following these extensive searches, significant evidence of the accused acquiring assets disproportionate to their known sources of income was uncovered. You Might Be Interested In Which Country is Known Has Largest Producti…

Lokayukta Raids 10 Govt Officials Across Karnataka in DA Case Bengaluru: The Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across the state against 10 government officials in connection with allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income, officials said. Searches were carried out at the houses and premises linked to these officials in Bengaluru City, Bengaluru South, Raichur, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Kalaburagi, they said. According to Lokayukta, the officials against whom the raids were conducted are: Basangoud Patil, Executive Engineer at Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd in Raichur, Shankar M, Assistant Professor at Agriculture Engineering (Horticulture) University in Chitradurga, Duggappa B H, Range Forest Officer in Watershed Development Department in Chitradurga, Narendra Kumar, Executive Engineer at Public Works Department in Bengaluru. Among others were Praveen B Sri Hari, Superintendent Engineer, KRIDL, Bengaluru Range Office, Pushpa D R, Deputy Director (Administration) at Agricultural Produce Market Committee in Bengaluru. Madhusudhan N, Assistant Engineer at Minor Irrigation Departme…

Telangana ACB Raids DSP Bheem Reddy's Properties in DA Case Hyderabad:The sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) are carrying out raids at the properties belonging to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bheem Reddy since Thursday morning in connection with a disproportionate assets case (DA) case registered case. The sleuths are conducting raids at more than dozen places at Bheem Reddy’s house and his relatives’ houses in Hyderabad and elsewhere in the State. Apart from arresting tainted government officials in connection with a separate bribe case for doing official favours, the ACB has started cracking the whip on the officials who allegedly acquired disproportionate assets. These raids won appreciation for the ACB for its action against the tainted government officials mostly from excise and prohibition, police and revenue departments. During the raids, the ACB unearthed disproportionate assets worth crores of rupees. A few days ago, the ACB discovered assets worth Rs.3 crore belonging to Nizamabad district prohibition and excise department superintendent K Malla Reddy. In yet another case, it discovered assets worth Rs. 5.05 crore belonging to the suspended Shamirpet…

ACB raids Telangana DSP's properties in disproportionate assets case The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted simultaneous searches at the residence of DSP S. Bheem Reddy and around 20 linked locations in a disproportionate assets case. Officials are assessing the value of the movable and immovable properties recovered during the ongoing investigation. Hyderabad:The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches at the residence of Deputy Superintendent of Police, S. Bheem Reddy and around 20 other locations in connection with a disproportionate assets case. The raids were carried out under the supervision of ACB DSP Majid Ali Khan as part of an investigation into allegations that the officer had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. According to officials, searches were conducted at Bheem Reddy’s residence in Hyderabad and several other properties linked to him. During the raids, officials reportedly identified substantial movable and immovable assets. Sources said the officer was residing in a luxury villa estimated to be worth around Rs. 8 crore. Officials are continuing to assess the total value of the ass…

Lokayukta raids unearth ₹31.11 crore disproportionate assets from 8 ... Lokayukta raids unearth ₹31.11 crore disproportionate assets from 8 govt officers across Karnataka By ANI | Updated: June 17, 2026 07:45 IST 2026-06-17T13:12:15+5:30 2026-06-17T07:45:08+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 17 : In a major statewide blitz against corruption, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police carried out ... Lokayukta raids unearth ₹31.11 crore disproportionate assets from 8 govt officers across Karnataka Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 17 : In a major statewide blitz against corruption, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police carried out simultaneous raids at over 35 locations, unearthing undeclared assets worth ₹31.11 crore from eight government officers. The coordinated anti-graft operation, executed on June 16, targeted the residential premises, offices, and relatives' houses of officials booked under disproportionate assets (DA) cases. The crackdown spanned multiple districts, with cases registered across Bengaluru City, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere, Kalaburagi, and Chikkamagaluru. According to the Lokayukta, the recovered wealth comprises immovable properties valu…

Lokayukta Raids 35 Locations,Unearths Assets Worth Over Rs.31 Crore in ... Pramesh S Jain In a major crackdown on alleged corruption in government departments,the Karnataka Lokayukta Police on Tuesday conducted simultaneous searches at more than 35 locations across the state in connection with disproportionate assets (DA) cases registered against eight government officers. The raids were carried out at the residences,offices and properties of relatives of the accused officials in Bengaluru City,Bengaluru Rural,Davanagere,Kalaburagi and Chikkamagaluru districts. According to the Lokayukta,the searches revealed movable and immovable assets collectively valued at over ₹31.11 crore. The assets include residential houses,sites,agricultural lands, commercial properties,cash,gold and silver ornaments,vehicles,bank deposits and other valuables. Among the officials searched were Rajanna S.L, Additional Director of Town Planning in the Karnataka Housing Board;Uday Kumar M.B.,Assistant Executive Engineer with BESCOM;Harshavardhan P.N.,Deputy Conservator of Forests;Siddeshwar N.Hebbal,Chief Mechanical Engineer of NWKRTC;Sanna Kenchappa, Superintendent Engineer of KRIDL;Krishna Naik L.A., Secr…