The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on three officials in Bengaluru on Wednesday, uncovering alleged disproportionate assets totaling Rs 5.75 crore at four locations linked to one of the officials. The operation targeted properties and premises associated with the accused, who are suspected of amassing wealth beyond their known sources of income.
Details of the Raids
Lokayukta teams simultaneously searched four locations linked to Kumar, a senior officer in the Bengaluru municipal corporation. According to officials, the searches yielded documents and assets valued at Rs 5.75 crore, including cash, gold, and property deeds. The other two officials are also under investigation, though no specific figures have been released for them yet.
Official Statement
“The raids were conducted based on credible intelligence and preliminary inquiries. We have seized incriminating documents and valuables. Further investigation is underway to trace the full extent of the disproportionate assets,” said a Lokayukta spokesperson.
Background and Impact
The three officials are accused of accumulating wealth through corrupt practices during their tenure. The Lokayukta’s action is part of a broader crackdown on corruption in Karnataka’s public administration. The raids have sent shockwaves through the state bureaucracy, with calls for stricter oversight. Legal proceedings are expected to follow as the investigation progresses.
