Lokayukta Raids Uncover Rs 1.7 Cr at Engineer's Friend's House

• Lokayukta raids in Karnataka led to the seizure of Rs 1.70 crore from a friend's flat of a senior government engineer.
• The raids are part of a disproportionate assets case against H M Janardhan, Superintendent Engineer in Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society.
• Cash was found at the flat of Janardhan's friend, Sujay Shetty, during searches at six locations.
• Simultaneous searches were conducted at several premises linked to four government officers across Karnataka.
• Officials under investigation include Janardhan and Arjun R H, Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in BESCOM, Davangere.