Overview
- Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik, Superintendent Thammanna K M and constable Sri Lakkappa Gani were taken into custody in Bengaluru after a Lokayukta sting.
- The complaint by Lakshminarayana alleged a ₹80 lakh demand to clear a CL-7 hotel bar licence and a microbrewery licence.
- Lokayukta officers verified the complaint, laid a trap and say the accused accepted ₹25 lakh, described as the first instalment.
- A case has been registered under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the three officials have been arrested.
- Authorities said the investigation is ongoing with searches expected to assess whether other Excise Department personnel were involved.