Disproportionate assets: raids against 13 govt officials in K'ntka

Bengaluru: Lokayukta officials carried out searches against 13 government officers at more than 70 locations across Karnataka on Tuesday. The searches were conducted in connection with disproportionate assets cases, PTI reported.

Lokayukta sources said huge amounts of cash, jewellery, incriminating documents related to investments, plush houses, and high-end vehicles were seized during the searches.

"The raids are happening against 13 officials. Searches are going on in more than 70 locations," Lokayukta Inspector General of Police Dr A Subramanyeahwara Rao told PTI.

He said three of the officials are posted in Bengaluru.