Lokayukta raids on Sarfaraz Khan unearth wealth worth Rs 14.38 crore including 38 acres land
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday said cooperative societies director Sardar Sarfaraz Khan was found to be possessing assets to the tune of Rs 14.38 crore.
The Lokayukta sleuths had raided at 13 locations linked to Khan including "his residences, offices and the residences of his relatives," on December 24, 2025 in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, according to a release.
Khan is presently working as Secretary to the government in the Housing and Minority Welfare Department. He is close to the Housing and Minority Welfare Minister, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan.
During the searches, the Lokayukta team found him owning four houses, 37 acres of agricultural land, which is estimated to be worth Rs 8.44 crore. The team found ornaments worth Rs 3 crore, Rs 1.64 crore worth vehicles, fixed deposits and other investments worth Rs 5.94 crore, the release added.
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Amit Shah greets Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on their Statehood Day
New Delhi (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day.
In a series of posts on X, Shah conveyed his wishes to the three northeastern states, highlighting their cultural richness and contributions to the nation.
"Statehood Day greetings to our sisters and brothers of Manipur. Blessed with a vibrant culture and talented people, Manipur has always been our pride. May the state reach new heights in the times to come," he said.
Extending greetings to Meghalaya, the Home Minister said, "Warm wishes to the people of Meghalaya on Statehood Day. A rich biodiversity hotspot and a confluence of cultures and rituals, Meghalaya adds immense strength to India's spirit. May the state achieve new milestones in progress."
Shah also greeted the people of Tripura.
"Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Tripura on Statehood Day. Touching new heights in development, Tripura has today established itself as a proud contributor to India's growth. May Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha continue to steer the state ahead, fulfilling the aspirations of the people under the leadership of Modi," he said.
