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.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 2.99 lakh seized in Kolkata, one held
Kolkata (PTI): A 68-year-old man was arrested from Kolkata on Thursday morning after fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.99 lakh were seized from his possession, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police apprehended the person from the Dharmatala bus stand area in the central part of the city, he said.
“Six bundles of FICN of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The person seems to be a member of a racket involved in fake currency note supply. A case has been filed against him and he will be produced in a local court later today,” he said.
The accused is a resident of Malda district, the officer said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.
