Karnataka Lokayukta Arrests Excise Officials Over Rs 25 Lakh Liquor Licence Bribe

The Karnataka Lokayukta arrested three Excise Department officials, including Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik, Superintendent Thammanna K.M., and constable Lakkappa Gani, for allegedly accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe linked to liquor licence clearance. The bribe was part of a larger Rs 80 lakh demand for CL-7 and microbrewery licences. The action followed a complaint by Lakshminarayana, who alleged demands exceeding Rs 2 crore. Investigations are ongoing, with further legal steps anticipated.