Lokayukta conducts statewide raids in disproportionate assets case, unearths Rs 35.31 crore from 10 govt officers

Bengaluru: Karnataka Lokayukta Police on Tuesday carried out simultaneous search operations at 47 locations across 10 districts, including Bengaluru city, targeting government officers and uncovers disproportionate assets worth Rs 35.31 crore.

The raids conducted were based on DA cases registered in Lokayukta Police Stations in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Davanagere, Mandya, Bidar, Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Kodagu, and Shivamogga.

According to Lokayukta officials, the searches led to the unearthing of assets worth ₹35.31 crore, including massive immovable properties, cash, jewellery, vehicles, sites, agricultural lands and other valuables.

District-wise breakup of assets seized from each accused government officer

1. Krishnamurthy P – Office Superintendent, Electronic City RTO, Bengaluru - Rs 4.26 crore

2. Ramaswamy C – Revenue Inspector, Hotgalli Municipality, Mysuru - Rs 2.77 Crore

3. Prabhu J – Assistant Director, APMC, Davanagere - Rs 2.49 Core.

4. Puttaswamy C – CAO, Municipality, Mandya - Rs 4.37 Crore

5. Prem Singh – Chief Engineer, KBJNL, Yadgir/Bidar - Rs 4.07 Crore.

6. Shekar Sannappa Mattikatti – Executive Engineer, DUDC, Haveri - Rs 5.35 crore.

7. Subhashchandra Natikar – Associate Professor, Karnataka University, Dharwad - Rs 3.11 Crore.

8. Sathish Ramanna Kattimani – Senior Veterinary Examiner, Gadag - Rs 2.09 Crore.

9. D.M. Girish – AEE, PWD, Madikeri, Kodagu - 4.26 Crore.

10. Lakshmipathi C.N – FDA, SIMS Medical College, Shivamogga - Rs 2.49 Crore.