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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
ED raids Karnataka locations linked to Ballari MP, other Congress leaders
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Wednesday, conducted searches at eight locations in Karnataka, linked to Congress leader and Ballari Lok Sabha MP E Tukaram and other Congress leaders and MLAs in the state, sources raids were in connection with the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Karnataka Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KVSTDCL). The alleged siphoned money was then reportedly used to fund the Lok Sabha election July 2024, the ED searched premises of Congress MLA Basanagouda Daddal, who chaired the KVSTDCL, as part of a money laundering probe into alleged irregularities. The agency conducted searches at around 20 locations across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. At the time, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the ED had the right to conduct raids and it wasn't embarrassing to the government, noting that central agencies operate independently and a SIT is also alleged scam emerged after corporation accounts superintendent Chandrasekharan P was found dead on 21 May 2024. His suicide note alleged an unauthorised transfer of Rs 187 crore from the corporation, with Rs 88.62 crore illegally deposited into IT company accounts and a Hyderabad cooperative the incident, two officials were suspended and Karnataka Tribal Welfare and Sports Minister Nagendra resigned, who was later arrested by the ED in connection with the alleged scam. advertisement
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Enforcement Directorate Targets Karnataka Congress Leaders In Valmiki Corporation Probe
The Enforcement Directorate launched coordinated searches across eight locations in Karnataka on Wednesday, targeting properties associated with Congress parliamentarian E Tukaram from Ballari constituency and several other party leaders and legislators in the state, according to official sources. These enforcement actions form part of an expanding investigation into suspected financial irregularities involving the Karnataka Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KVSTDCL). Authorities allege that misappropriated funds from this tribal development organization were subsequently channeled to support electoral activities during the recent Lok Sabha polls. The current raids represent an escalation of the probe that began in July 2024, when enforcement officials searched approximately 20 premises across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. During that earlier operation, investigators focused on properties linked to Congress legislator Basanagouda Daddal, who served as chairman of the tribal development corporation. The financial scandal came to light following the tragic death of corporation accounts superintendent Chandrasekharan P on May 21, 2024. His final written statement detailed allegations of unauthorized fund transfers totaling Rs 187 crore from the corporation's accounts, with Rs 88.62 crore allegedly moved illegally into technology company accounts and a cooperative banking institution in Hyderabad. In response to these revelations, administrative action was swift. Two corporation officials faced suspension, while Karnataka's Tribal Welfare and Sports Minister Nagendra tendered his resignation before being subsequently detained by enforcement authorities in connection with the alleged financial misconduct. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara had previously stated that federal enforcement agencies operate with statutory independence and that the state government was not embarrassed by their investigative activities. He noted that a Special Investigation Team was also examining the matter concurrently. The investigation continues to examine the alleged systematic diversion of funds intended for tribal development programs, with authorities working to trace the complete financial trail and identify all parties involved in the suspected money laundering scheme.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka's Raichur thermal plant conducts mock drill to check readiness
RAICHUR: As part of the civil defence mock drill amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Raichur District Disaster Management Authority and the district administration, along with various departments, organised 'Operation Abhyaas' on the helipad premises of Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS) in Shaktinagar on Friday. People were sensitised on the measures and precautions to be taken in case of an air attack on India. Volunteers were taught how to handle the seriously injured and casualties in case of air strikes. Bombs were also simulated using fireworks. In the mock drill that lasted for 30 minutes, fire and emergency services personnel also demonstrated to the public how to respond to any kind of emergency. People were also shown how to extinguish fire and how to rescue people and move them to safer places. Later, Raichur Deputy Commissioner Nitish K explained that the main purpose of the mock drill was to show citizens how to protect themselves in the event of an attack on India by enemy countries. 'Everyone, including students and youths, together with the district administration, should be prepared for any kind of situation,' MLA Basanagouda Daddal said.
