Lokayukta Mega Raids Across Karnataka: ₹36.92 Crore Assets Unearthed in DA Cases Against 8 Officials
Bengaluru: In a major statewide anti-corruption operation, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police on April 7, 2026, carried out simultaneous raids at more than 35 locations in connection with disproportionate assets (DA) cases registered against eight government officials across the state.
The searches were conducted in districts including Mysuru, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Chitradurga, Shivamogga, Ballari, Bidar, and Kodagu, covering residences, offices, and properties belonging to the accused officials as well as their relatives.
According to official data, the raids led to the الكشف of total assets worth ₹36.92 crore. This includes immovable properties valued at ₹21.71 crore such as multiple residential sites, houses, commercial complexes, and agricultural lands, along with movable assets worth ₹15.21 crore comprising cash, gold and silver ornaments, vehicles, bank deposits, and other valuables.
District-Wise Key Findings:
In Mysuru, Assistant Engineer G.K. Revan Kumar was found to possess assets worth ₹4.27 crore, including four sites, a residential house, agricultural land, and gold, vehicles, and other valuables.
In Belagavi, Assistant Executive Engineer Ajaysing Bapusing Rajaput held assets worth ₹5.81 crore, including seven sites, three houses, 12 acres of agricultural land, and significant bank deposits along with gold and vehicles.
In Mangaluru, Assistant Drug Controller Babu B.N. was found with assets valued at ₹4.40 crore, including five houses, multiple sites, agricultural land, and substantial deposits and ornaments.
One of the most significant recoveries was reported in Chitradurga, where retired Accounts Assistant Susheelamma H.G. possessed assets worth ₹8.32 crore. These included 13 sites, six houses, a commercial complex, and over 34 acres of agricultural land, along with gold, vehicles, and other valuables.
In Shivamogga, District Officer Shobha K.R. had assets worth ₹3.88 crore, including sites, a house, agricultural land, and high-value vehicles and ornaments.
In Ballari, Assistant Director of Fisheries Shivanna was found with assets worth ₹2.82 crore, including multiple sites, houses, and 44 acres of agricultural land.
In Bidar, retired in-charge comptroller Suresh K.L. possessed assets worth ₹4.38 crore, including residential properties, agricultural land, and valuables.
In Kodagu, Assistant Executive Engineer I.K. Puttaswamy was found with assets worth ₹2.99 crore, including sites, a house, and movable assets such as gold and vehicles.
Nature of Seized Assets:
The movable assets recovered during the searches included large quantities of gold and silver ornaments, cash, vehicles, bank deposits, and other household valuables. In several cases, the value of movable assets significantly exceeded known income sources, raising strong suspicion of disproportionate wealth accumulation.
Ongoing Investigation:
Lokayukta officials confirmed that these raids were part of ongoing investigations into disproportionate assets cases registered at various Lokayukta police stations. Detailed scrutiny is now underway to determine the exact extent of assets that are disproportionate to the known sources of income of the accused officials.
Further legal action will be initiated based on the findings of the investigation, including possible prosecution under relevant anti-corruption laws.
Anti-Corruption Drive Intensifies:
The coordinated statewide operation underscores the Karnataka Lokayukta’s intensified efforts to curb corruption and enforce accountability within government departments. Officials stated that similar actions will continue as part of a sustained crackdown on illicit wealth accumulation by public servants.
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