The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on the residence and office of Basanagouda, Executive Engineer of the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited (KBJNL), across seven locations on Wednesday. Lokayukta Superintendent of Police Gopal led a team of 30 officers in the operation.
Raids Cover Multiple Sites
The searches targeted properties linked to Basanagouda, including his official residence, office, and a fuel station owned by him. The raids were carried out simultaneously in various locations to prevent any evidence tampering.
Details of the Operation
According to Lokayukta sources, the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and disproportionate assets. The team seized documents, digital records, and other materials during the searches. Further analysis is expected to reveal more details.
SP Gopal confirmed that the operation was conducted smoothly and that all procedures were followed as per law. The Lokayukta has not yet released an official statement regarding the findings.
