Karnataka Lokayukta Cracks Down on Disproportionate Assets

Karnataka Lokayukta conducted simultaneous raids targeting eight government officials across the state for alleged disproportionate assets. Raids occurred in districts including Kodagu, Bidar, and Mysuru, among others. This coordinated operation highlights efforts to address corruption involving officials suspected of amassing wealth beyond their means.

Karnataka Lokayukta officers executed simultaneous raids on eight government officials across the state on Tuesday, targeting those allegedly involved in disproportionate assets cases, according to officials.

Sources from the Lokayukta indicated the raids took place early in the morning at both the homes and offices of officials serving in various departments and districts, including Kodagu, Bidar, and Mysuru.

Among those targeted were I K Puttaswamy, an Assistant Executive Engineer at Harangi Dam sub-division in Kodagu district, and Suresh K L, a retired Finance Controller at KVAFSU in Bidar. The operation also encompassed searches of officials in Ballari, Mysuru, Chitradurga, Mangaluru, and Shivamogga as the initiative aimed to uncover and address corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)