Overview
- Lokayukta police arrested Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik, Superintendent K. M. Thammanna and constable Lakkappa Gani after a trap that recovered ₹25 lakh.
- A case was filed under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and investigators said searches and evidence collection are continuing.
- Complainant Lakshminarayana alleged the officials sought ₹80 lakh to clear a CL-7 bar licence and a microbrewery licence, describing the seized cash as a first instalment.
- BJP leaders alleged a ₹2,500 crore racket with fixed “rates” for liquor licences and demanded Excise Minister R. B. Thimmapur resign, citing circulating audio clips reported by media.
- Thimmapur denied culpability, saying his name was misused, and the chief minister has sought his explanation according to reports, while investigators evaluate the audio and any wider links.