Karnataka Lokayukta raids properties linked to IAS officer Sarfaraz Khan for alleged disproportionate assets

The Hindu
The Hindu
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Karnataka Lokayukta unearthed ₹14.38 crore in assets from IAS officer Sarfaraz Khan's properties amid corruption probes. Assets include land, houses, gold, and vehicles.
Karnataka Lokayukta raids properties linked to IAS officer Sarfaraz Khan for alleged disproportionate assets
A What happened
The Karnataka Lokayukta Police raided 13 properties associated with IAS officer Sarfaraz Khan. Authorities discovered fixed and movable assets valued at ₹14.38 crore, comprising residential houses, agricultural land, cash, gold ornaments, vehicles, and other valuables. These actions stem from accusations that Khan owned assets exceeding his declared income. This follows earlier exposure of a purported recording implicating large-scale corruption in government housing allocations under Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Ltd, involving Khan and an MLA.

Key insights

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    Enforcement focus on corruption among senior bureaucrats: The raid signals intensified scrutiny and action by Indian anti-corruption agencies on senior IAS officers suspected of accumulating disproportionate wealth.

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    Intersection of administrative positions and political influence: Khan's roles in minority welfare and co-operative societies alongside previous involvement in political corruption allegations highlight the challenges of political-bureaucratic entanglements in governance.

Takeaways

The Lokayukta's actions mark a prominent step in addressing corruption allegations against senior officials, underscoring ongoing efforts to improve transparency in Indian governance.

Topics

World & Politics Governance Corruption & Accountability

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