Lokayukta raids conducted in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Koppal, Dharwad
Bengaluru: Lokayukta officers on Thursday, August 17, conducted raids across several districts, including Bengaluru, Kodagu, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Koppal, and Dharwad. The operations targeted the offices and residences of government officials suspected of engaging in illicit activities.
In Tumakuru, a notable raid took place where Lokayukta officers inspected the office and homes of Nagaraju, the Joint Director of Tumakuru Urban Development Authority's Planning Division. The officers reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting the possession of disproportionate property relative to Nagaraju's known income.
Santhosh Anisettar, recently transferred as the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation officer, also came under scrutiny. Lokayukta officers conducted a raid on Anisettar's residence, examining documents pertaining to his tenure.
In Koppal, the focus shifted to Nirmithi Kendra manager Manjunath Bannikoppa, whose office and residence were subject to raids. Additionally, Lokayukta teams targeted the Mark Inn lodge in Huligi, Koppal taluk, an establishment in which Bannikoppa had investments. Records pertinent to the property were thoroughly examined during these operations.
Further demonstrating the extent of these investigations, a predawn raid was conducted at the residence of Nanjundegowda, Kodagu Additional Deputy Commissioner. The search at his residence near Cariappa Circle in Madikeri yielded a substantial amount of cash and gold jewelry. The operation was led by Lokayukta SP Suresh Babu, alongside DySP Pavan Kumar, Inspector Lokesh, and other Lokayukta personnel.
Simultaneously, raids were carried out at Nanjundegowda's father-in-law's residence in Periyapatna, and his relatives' homes in Mysuru.
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15 IAS officers transferred in Haryana
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.
Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.
Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.
Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.
Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.
