India, June 24 -- The Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday launched simultaneous raids across multiple locations in the state, targeting officials from civic bodies and municipal offices. The searches were carried out at premises in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Anekal, Gadag, Dharwad, and Kalaburagi.

According to news agency PTI, officials confirmed that the raids focused on individuals allegedly linked to irregularities and corruption. Among those under scrutiny are Prakash, Assistant Engineer at BBMP Govindrajnagar; Dr. S. Pradeep, Associate Research Director of Organic Farming; Latha Mani, Accounts Officer at the Anekal Town Municipality; and K.G. Amarnath, Chief Officer at the same municipality.

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