The Karnataka Lokayukta office.
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday launched simultaneous raids on the properties of eight government officials across eight districts. The operation, which is part of investigations into disproportionate assets cases, involves searches at more than 20 locations linked to these officials.
According to Lokayukta sources, the raids are underway in Bengaluru, Mandya, Bidar, Belagavi, Tumakuru, Gadag, Ballari, and Raichur.
The officials are conducting checks at the properties of Shobha - Joint Commissioner, Bengaluru Transport Department; S N Umesh - Health and Family Welfare Officer, Kadur; Ravindra - Inspector, Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Sub-Division, Bidar; Prakash Sridhar Gaikwad - Tahsildhar, Khanapur; S Raju - Retired RTO Officer, Tumakuru; Huchesh alias Huchappa - Assistant Executive Engineer, Gadag Municipality; R H Lokesh- Welfare Officer, Backward Class Department, Ballari; and Huliraja - Junior Engineer (Electric), Raichur.
Lokayukta officials are thoroughly examining documents, assets, cash, and other valuables belonging to the government officials involved.
This marks the first major operation by the anti-corruption watchdog this year. On December 12, the Lokayukta raided properties belonging to ten government officials, uncovering disproportionate assets valued at Rs 48.55 crore.