The duo were caught taking a bribe from a businessman in return for doing their official work.
| Photo Credit: PRAKASH SINGH
Lokayukta officials of Tumakuru district caught the Secretary and bill collector of Thovinakere Gram Panchayat, in Koratagere taluk of Tumakuru district in Karnataka, taking a bribe from a businessman for an official favour.
The accused had allegedly demanded ₹8.000 from T.K. Mohammed, 73, to issue E-swathu (digital database of property ownership in rural areas).
Mr. Mohammed approached the Lokayukta and filed a complaint, based on which the officials caught Suma and her assistant Maruthi red-handed on October 16.
The duo has been booked under Prevention of Corruption Act, and taken into custody for further investigation.
Published – October 17, 2025 10:11 am IST
