Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Karnataka Clerk Faces Probe After Unexplained Wealth Found
A government clerk in Karnataka, Kalakappa Nidagundi, is in big trouble.
He made a lot of money, over Rs 30 crore, even though he only earned Rs 15,000 a month.
Investigators found he owned many houses, land, and cars, which is unusual for someone with his salary.
He's accused of using fake bills to steal even more money from infrastructure projects.
People are upset, saying it's like stealing in broad daylight, and want the government to stop corruption.
The government is now looking into the situation.
A former Karnataka clerk, Kalakappa Nidagundi, is under investigation for allegedly accumulating over Rs 30 crore in assets.
The Lokayukta raid revealed 24 houses, four plots, 40 acres of land, vehicles, gold, and silver, all disproportionate to his Rs 15,000 salary.
Nidagundi is accused of misappropriating Rs 72 crore through fake bills for 96 unexecuted infrastructure projects.
The case has sparked public outrage and calls for action against corruption within the government.
The state government, according to MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, is taking the matter seriously and will conduct a comprehensive inquiry.
- Who
- Kalakappa Nidagundi, a former clerk at KRIDL, and others.
- What
- A former clerk is accused of accumulating assets worth over Rs 30 crore through corruption.
- When
- Information not available.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Alleged misappropriation of funds and corruption.
Public Outrage
Government Response
Public sentiment
Public Outrage
Deep concern and outrage over the widespread corruption.
Government Response
NA
Demand for Accountability
Public Outrage
The public feel that the government should take severe action.
Government Response
NA
- Accused
- Kalakappa Nidagundi
- Former Position
- Clerk at KRIDL
- Disproportionate Assets
- Over Rs 30 crore
- Monthly Salary
- Rs 15,000
- Accusation
- Misappropriation of Rs 72 crore
- Investigation Agency
- Lokayukta
- Inquiry Status
- Comprehensive inquiry to be conducted