Lokayukta raids residences linked to Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan’s close secretary
Bengaluru: Lokayukta officials on Wednesday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to Sardar Sarfaraz Khan, a close secretary of Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, in connection with allegations of disproportionate assets.
According to sources, Sarfaraz Khan, who is currently posted in the Housing Department, is facing a case related to the accumulation of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Acting on this, more than 50 Lokayukta officers and staff carried out searches from early Wednesday morning.
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The raids were conducted at a total of ten locations, including his residence in Halasuru, six other houses in and around Bengaluru, two coffee estates in Kodagu district, and a resort located in H.D. Kote taluk.
Lokayukta police officials are said to be verifying documents, financial records, and property details at all the locations. Further details are awaited as the searches are still underway.
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Belagavi: Married man jumps into Malaprabha river with lover
Belagavi: A married young man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the Malaprabha river along with his lover on Wednesday morning under the jurisdiction of the Ramadurga police station. The incident is said to have occurred after his family opposed his second marriage.
The deceased have been identified as Jagadish Yallappa Kavalekar (27) and Gangamma Pavadeppa Tyapi (26), both residents of Mallapur village in the taluk.
According to police, Jagadish’s wife had gone to her parental home in Bochabal village for her first delivery. Dur ing this period, discussions regarding Jagadish’s second marriage reportedly arose within the family.
When family members insisted that the issue be addressed only after his wife returned, opposition intensified, leading to tension at home.
Following the disagreement, Jagadish and Gangamma left their homes on Monday. Their bodies were found in the Malaprabha river on Wednesday morning. Upon receiving information, the Ramadurga police rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies from the river. Police said the bodies were found embracing each other.
A case has been registered at the Ramadurga police station, and further investigation is underway.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
