Disproportionate assets case: K’taka Lokayukta raids multiple places in five districts

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman) conducted raids at various locations across the state on Tuesday, targeting several government officials on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.

Sources confirmed that during one of the raids, an official flushed approximately Rs 50,000 in cash down the toilet.

Simultaneous Raids in Multiple Districts

The raids were conducted simultaneously in Dharwad, Shivamogga, Mandya, Chikkamagaluru, and Bengaluru. Lokayukta officials searched the residences, offices, and other premises linked to the officials, seizing crucial documents from some locations.

In Dharwad, the Lokayukta raided the residence of a Joint Director of the Belagavi Agriculture Department located in the Silver Arcade area. Three locations, including his private office (Rani Chennamma Nagar) and a farmhouse near Yerikoppa village, were searched.

According to sources, the official panicked upon seeing the Lokayukta officials and flushed approximately Rs 50,000 in cash down the toilet. He made the police wait outside for about half an hour before opening the door.

Action Against Officials from Various Departments

In another case, the Lokayukta raided multiple premises of an Executive Engineer of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, who was also facing allegations of disproportionate assets.

His houses in Basavanagudi and Kengeri (Bengaluru), his office in Shivamogga, and his residence in Sakharayapatna in Chikkamagaluru district were simultaneously searched. Officials found documents indicating assets exceeding his known sources of income.

In Mandya, the Lokayukta also conducted a raid against a Superintendent of the Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED). His Mandya residence, his in-laws’ house in Maddur, and his office were simultaneously searched. This action was initiated based on public complaints.

Investigation Continues, Previous Raids Cited

Further investigations are underway, and the Lokayukta will take further action after evaluating the seized documents and materials. It is worth noting that on November 7, the Karnataka Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman) raided six RTO offices in Bengaluru, uncovering widespread irregularities. The raids were conducted at the RTO offices in Yeshwanthpur, Rajajinagar, Jayanagar, Yelahanka, Kasturinagar, and K.R. Puram.

On November 25, the Lokayukta conducted raids at 10 locations across the state, including those involving allegations of disproportionate assets held by government officials. These raids took place in Mandya, Bidar, Mysuru, Dharwad, Haveri, Bengaluru, Shivamogga, and Davanagere districts.