Silvester D’ Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP) 

Kundapur, Sep 19: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths conducted raids on government guest house of Kundapur sub-divisional officer Dr S S Madhukeshwar on Thursday evening. He had been transferred two days ago. 

Madhukeshwar was transferred from Kundapur sub-division on Tuesday after allegations of demanding bribe for every work. But he was not assigned any place. Madhukeshwar should have vacated the guest house for newly arrived Rajiv. But Madhukeshwar was instead clearing files in the guest house after receiving bribe.

ACB personnel conducted raid in the leadership of Udupi ACB DySP Manjunath Kavari. Accused Madhukeshwar was seen sorting out files in the guest house provided by the government. The officials, upon investigations, seized 23 files which were being disposed illegally. Besides, those who paid bribe have also been called in the office for investigations. 

It was alleged by many people that Dr Madhukeshwar, who had arrived as Kundapur sub-divisional officer has been corrupt since the beginning. He was also allegedly taking bribe when he had come as Tahsildar to Kundapur in the past. 

Recent reports said that Rs 1,28,000 cash was seized at the place of raid.