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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BJP flags ‘suspicious’ circumstances in Kerala trekker Sharanya case, seeks probe
Madikeri (Karnataka) (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday demanded a thorough investigation into the case of Kerala trekker GS Sharanya, who went missing for three days and was later found.
Members of the BJP’s Kodagu unit lodged a complaint at the Napoklu police station, seeking a probe and stating that the case appeared suspicious.
Sharanya, who had gone on a trek to Tadiandamol hill near Kakkabbe, went missing and was later found on Sunday following a search operation by the police, forest department, and residents.
Kodagu BJP leader P Danoj submitted a complaint to the Station House Officer, seeking a proper investigation into the case.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the behaviour of Sharanya, who was found on the fourth day, had raised suspicions.
“It is impossible for anyone to survive in a dense forest for four days without food. Naxal activities are taking place in several areas, and this case has further raised suspicion,” he said.
He demanded that the police conduct a thorough investigation and inform the public of the truth.
Napoklu BJP Shakti Kendra president Ambikaryappa alleged that Sharanya’s disappearance could be a "publicity stunt".
“It appears to be a drama aimed at tarnishing the tourism prospects of our district. Moreover, it is suspicious that Sharanya, who was in the dense forest for four days, was found without any signs of fatigue,” Ambikaryappa said.
