Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Karnataka Excise Officials Caught Taking Bribe
In Bengaluru, Karnataka, three excise department officials were caught by the Lokayukta police while taking a bribe of Rs 25 lakh.
They were trying to get money to give special licenses for hotels and breweries.
The police set a trap after someone complained.
The officials have been arrested for breaking the law.
The opposition party, BJP, is demanding the resignation of the Excise Minister, alleging widespread corruption.
The minister denies the allegations, stating that the officials misused his name.
Karnataka Lokayukta police caught three excise officials taking a bribe of Rs 25 lakh.
The officials were Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik, Superintendent Thammanna K M, and Excise Constable Lakkappa Gani.
The bribe was for issuing CL-7 and micro brewery licenses.
The police set a trap based on a complaint and arrested the officials under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The incident took place in Bengaluru on January 17, 2024.
- Who
- Excise Department Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik and two other officials
- What
- Accepting a bribe of Rs 25 lakh
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To issue CL-7 and micro brewery licenses
BJP
Excise Minister R B Timmapur
Resignation Demand
BJP
Demands resignation of Excise Minister R B Timmapur, alleging widespread corruption in the Excise Department.
Excise Minister R B Timmapur
Denies involvement, states that the Deputy Commissioner misused his name and should be suspended.
Corruption Allegations
BJP
Claims corruption is rampant, with bribes taken for licenses and audio evidence implicating the minister.
Excise Minister R B Timmapur
Denies allegations, asserts that any misuse of his name is the responsibility of the individual officer.
- Officials Involved
- Excise DC Jagadeesh Naik, Superintendent Thammanna K M, Excise Constable Lakkappa Gani
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 25 lakh
- Licenses Involved
- CL-7 (Hotels & Boarding Houses) and micro brewery licence
- Date of Incident
- January 17, 2024
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Law Enforcement
- Karnataka Lokayukta police
- Legal Action
- Arrested under Prevention of Corruption Act
- Alleged Total Bribe Demand
- Rs 80 lakh
- Alleged Corruption Amount
- Rs 3,542 crore
