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Karnataka Lokayukta Searches: 10 Officers Held Assets Worth Over Rs 49.8 Crore

Published on: 09 Jul 2026, 04:56 AM

The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted simultaneous search operations at more than 53 locations across the state on Wednesday in connection with disproportionate assets cases registered against 10 government officers. The searches uncovered assets collectively valued at over Rs 49.8 crore.

According to the Lokayukta, the officers had combined assets of Rs 37.95 crore in immovable property and Rs 11.88 crore in movable property, taking the total to approximately Rs 49.83 crore.

This is the second major search operation conducted after D K Shivakumar took charge as Karnataka’s chief minister. The previous day, Lokayukta officials had conducted searches on three government officials, including the special deputy commissioner of Bengaluru district, in connection with the alleged illegal allotment of 13 acres of government land to private individuals.

Source: Indian Express

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