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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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
