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Lokayukta traps Yadgir officials over Rs 3 lakh bribe
The Hindu·
A Lokayukta team on Friday caught Manvi Town Planning Member Secretary Sharanappa and driver Santosh Kumar taking a Rs 3 lakh bribe at the Yadgir Urban Development Authority office. Complainant Sudhakar alleged the demand covered converting non-agricultural sites into commercial land. Deputy Superintendent of Police Shivanand Pawadashetty led the trap. A Prevention of Corruption Act case was registered.
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What It Means For You
- Land conversion files in Manvi can now face closer scrutiny after the Yadgir bribe trap.
- The case is registered under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Further investigation is under way under Superintendent of Police Siddaraju's guidance.
What's Happening
- The Hindu said officials were caught red-handed at the YUDA office accepting Rs 3 lakh.
- Sudhakar of Manvi lodged the complaint that triggered the Friday raid.
- Inspector Ravi Purushottam and other Lokayukta staff joined the raiding team.
How The Trap Worked
- Sharanappa held additional charge of the Town Planning Office in Manvi.
- Santosh Kumar worked as a driver at the same office.
- The published report is dated October 16, 2026.
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