Lokayukta raid uncovers Casino coins, Tiger nails at BBMP Official's Residence
Kalaburagi: A raid conducted by the Lokayukta at the residence of Basavaraj Maggi, Assistant Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), led to the discovery of casino coins worth Rs 12.5 lakh and tiger nails on Thursday.
The raid, which took place in Kalaburagi, was led by Lokayukta SP John Antony, along with a team of officers who began inspecting the house and checking files early in the morning.
During the raid, officials found casino coins valued at Rs 12.5 lakh. Later, another suitcase was discovered, containing additional casino coins estimated to be worth between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh.
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Forest officials have been summoned to verify the authenticity of the two tiger nails that were also seized during the raid.
The raid was part of a larger investigation into allegations of corruption and illegal activities. The Lokayukta team included DSP Manjunath, Inspector Hanumanth Sanmani, and other personnel who searched the premises.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as the authorities continue their probe.
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Three more arrested in connection with murder of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 14 (PTI): The Mangaluru City Crime Branch has arrested three men in connection with the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Azaruddin alias Azar alias Ajju (29), Abdul Khader alias Noufal (24) and Vamanjoor Noushad alias Chotte Noushad (39), were arrested during the last two days, they said.
With the fresh arrests, a total of 11 people have been arrested in connection with the murder so far, police said.
According to a police statement, Azaruddin had previously been booked in three theft cases registered at Panambur, Suratkal, and Mulki police stations. He allegedly provided information about Shetty's movements to the other accused, aiding in the murder.
Khader is said to have assisted the accused during their escape in a car after the murder was committed.
Noushad is accused of having conspired with the others and directly participated in the crime. He has six previous criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery conspiracy, registered at various police stations in Dakshina Kannada, police said.
Azaruddin has been remanded in judicial custody, while Khader and Noushad have been taken into police custody for seven days for further investigation.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to trace other accused involved in the case.
Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by a group on May 1 within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City.
