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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Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs
Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (PTI): Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.
Chasing 218 for a win, the Royals were all out for 159 in 19.2 overs.
Shimron Hetmyer top-scored for RR with a 32-ball 52 while captain Sanju Samson chipped in with a 28-ball 41.
For GT, Prasidh Krishna took three wickets while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore got two each.
Earlier, Sai Sudharsan struck a breezy 82 to help GT post 217 for 6.
Sudharsan's 53-ball innings was studded with eight fours and three sixes, while M Shahrukh Khan and Jos Buttler made 36 each.
Brief Scores:
Gujarat Titans: 217 for 6 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 82, Jos Buttler 36, M Shahrukh Khan 36; Maheesh Theekshana 2/54, Tushar Deshpande 2/53).
Rajasthan Royals: 159 all out in 19.2 overs (Shimron Hetmyer 52, Sanju Samson 41; Prasidh Krishna 3/24, Rashid Khan 2/37, Sai Kishore 2/20).
