Lokayukta Police conducts surprise inspection at Mangaluru Urban Development Authority office
recovers unaccounted money
Mangaluru: The city Lokayukta Police have reportedly conducted a surprise inspection at the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Wednesday (March 13) evening, in the backdrop of complaints regarding delay in disposing of the files of public and the increasing role of middlemen in the office.
Reportedly, during the inspection, a significant amount of money was discovered in the possession of office officials and other individuals, however no satisfactory explanations were provided. In addition, a bag containing money was found within the office premises. It has also been learnt that the public has also complained about instances of corruption and harassment by officials within the office.
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Additionally, numerous files that remained pending for extended periods without resolution were also found during the probe. There is evidence suggesting that officials were in communication with brokers via phone, facilitating the disposal of files. In this backdrop, Lokayukta Superintendent of Police C.A. Simon has confirmed that investigations into the network within the MUDA office are ongoing.
Mangaluru Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police Chaluvaraju B, Dr. Gana P. Kumar, and Inspectors of Police Amanullah A and Suresh Kumar P and others were present during the raid.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali absolutely fine: family
Mumbai (PTI): Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing "absolutely fine", his family said Wednesday after media reports said he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack.
The family did not confirm or refer to the heart attack, but said he had gone to the hospital for a routine medical check up.
"Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine. He has gone in for a routine medical check-up and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely appreciate the love, care, and concern shown by everyone. Thank you for your continued support and warm wishes."
A segment of the media said Bhansali suffered a heart attack on his 63rd birthday on Tuesday and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.
The filmmaker, known for big scale dramas such as "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Devdas", "Bajirao Mastani" and OTT series "Heeramandi", is currently working on his next theatrical, "Love and War".
It is a period romance starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
