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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SC collegium recommends Karnataka HC judge K Somashekar as Manipur HC CJ
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI): The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court judge Kempaiah Somashekar as Manipur High Court's chief justice.
A three-member collegium headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in its meeting held on Thursday recommended the appointment in view of retirement of incumbent chief justice D Krishnakumar on May 21.
"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on May 15, 2025 has recommended appointment of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, Judge, High Court of Karnataka, as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, consequent upon the retirement of Justice D Krishnakumar on May 21, 2025," the resolution said.
