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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ASI taking proactive measures to mitigate any damage to Aurangzeb's tomb: Govt in Parliament
New Delhi (PTI): The Archaeological Survey of India has been continuously taking "proactive measures" in coordination with district administration to "mitigate" any damage to the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Khuldabad, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Union Culture Minster Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha.
He was asked whether it is a fact that tomb of Aurangzeb is an ASI-protected monument, and if so, whether these details have been "mentioned in the ASI website or removed on the pretext of recent threats".
"The tomb of Aurangzeb at Khuldabad, district Aurangabad, Maharashtra is an ASI-protected monument. The details are available at ASI's website," Shekhawat said.
The tomb of Aurangzeb is under jurisdiction of Aurangabad Circle of the ASI.
The Union minister was also asked whether it has come to notice of the ASI that this particular protected monument is under threat of demolition from extremist groups; and if so, the actions taken up by the ASI to protect this monument.
"ASI has been continuously taking proactive measures in coordination with District Administration to mitigate any damage to the protected monument. Further, action taken includes providing 12 feet high metal sheet around the tomb, concertina wire over the surrounding walls to check the trespassers, deployment of private security personnel in addition to Multi Tasking Staff and inspection on regular intervals by ASI officials," he said.
