Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Karnataka Lokayukta Seizes Rs 35.31 Crore Assets
The Karnataka Lokayukta, which is like a watchdog for the government, did big searches at many places linked to 10 government officers.
They found and took control of lots of valuable things like land, houses, money, jewelry, and cars.
All these things together are worth Rs 35.31 crore, which is a huge amount!
The biggest amount came from one officer named Shekar Sannappa Kattimani, who had things worth Rs 5.36 crore.
The searches were done because people complained about these officers to the Lokayukta.
The officers had different jobs, like engineers, accountants, and teachers.
The Lokayukta is now keeping all these valuable things because they think the officers might have gotten them in a wrong way.
Karnataka Lokayukta raided 47 locations linked to 10 government officials.
Total assets seized worth Rs 35.31 crore, including immovable properties, cash, jewellery, vehicles, bank deposits, and household items.
Largest individual haul was Rs 5.36 crore from Shekar Sannappa Kattimani, Executive Engineer at DUDC in Haveri.
Raids were conducted based on complaints reported at the Lokayukta’s district offices.
Other officials raided include Chief Accounts Officer, Office Superintendent, Revenue Inspector, Assistant Director, Chief Engineer, Associate Professor, Senior Veterinary Examiner, Assistant Executive Engineer, and FDA.
- Who
- Karnataka Lokayukta and 10 government officials
- What
- Raids and seizure of disproportionate assets worth Rs 35.31 crore
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Various locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Haveri, Mandya, Mysuru, Davanagere, Yadgiri, Dharwad, Gadag, Kodagu, and Shivamogga
- Why
- Based on complaints reported at the Lokayukta’s district offices
- Total Assets Seized
- Rs 35.31 crore
- Number of Officials Raided
- 10
- Number of Locations Raided
- 47
- Largest Individual Haul
- Rs 5.36 crore (Shekar Sannappa Kattimani)
- Types of Assets Seized
- Immovable properties, cash, jewellery, vehicles, bank deposits, household items
- Highest Value Immovable Property
- Rs 22.31 crore
- Highest Value Jewellery
- Rs 5.91 crore
- Highest Value Vehicles
- Rs 2.33 crore