Lokayukta Launches Statewide Raids in Karnataka

Lokayukta, the anti-corruption agency, conducted simultaneous raids in Karnataka's nine districts on Thursday. Over 100 officials targeted 56 locations in connection with 11 disproportionate asset cases. Similar raids were conducted in March and February, involving multiple districts across the state.

The anti-corruption agency, Lokayukta, launched statewide raids on government officials across nine districts in Karnataka on Thursday morning, according to officials.

Raids were carried out in nine districts, including Mandya, Kolar, Belagavi, Mysore, and Hassan, in relation to 11 cases registered with the agency. Lokayukta deployed over 100 sleuths to conduct simultaneous operations at 56 locations linked to disproportionate asset cases.

Similar extensive raids were carried out in March, involving over 100 officials across Bengaluru, Bidar, Ramanagara, and Uttara Kannada districts. Another major raid at 40 locations occurred in February of this year. (ANI)