Karnataka Excise Officials Arrested for Bribery Amid Political Allegations

Karnataka's Excise Department faces allegations of large-scale bribery following the arrest of Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh Naik and others for accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe linked to liquor licenses. BJP leaders accuse Excise Minister RB Thimmappur and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of involvement, demanding resignations and a probe. The Minister denies wrongdoing, calling for investigation, while the Congress dismisses BJP's claims as unsubstantiated. The Lokayukta is investigating amid political tensions over the case.