NewsFlash Daily™
01 April 
Illegal transfer of historic police property exposed through electricity bill; Lokayukta complaint triggers probe into officials and private individuals
Bengaluru: In a major land scam revelation, an attempt to illegally grab a police department property worth nearly Rs 80 crore has come to light in Bengaluru’s Malleswaram, with an FIR registered against officials from multiple agencies and private individuals.
The case has been registered at Malleswaram Police Station, following a complaint by a Lokayukta official.
Electricity Bill Exposes Alleged Fraud
The scam surfaced after Inspector Kumar, a Lokayukta inspector residing in police quarters, noticed an electricity bill issued in the name of a private individual, Mahalakshmi.
Suspicious of the discrepancy, he initiated inquiries, which revealed that the property records had allegedly been illegally transferred to a private individual’s name.
Historic Police Property Targeted
The land in question includes the old Malleswaram police station and police quarters, with a history spanning over 100 years.
Records dating back to 1913 clearly identify the land as police housing, and even today, families of police inspectors reside on the premises.
Illegal E-Khata and Sale Agreement Found
An illegal e-khata had been generated through Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
A sale agreement had been executed in favour of an individual named Krishnamurthy
Officials from Bangalore Electricity Supply Company are also under the scanner for their alleged role
“The documents indicate a coordinated attempt to transfer government land through fraudulent means,” sources said.
Threats Alleged by the Accused Side
It has also been alleged that representatives of the private party threatened to vacate the premises, despite the land being officially occupied by police personnel.
FIR Registered, Probe Underway
Based on Inspector Kumar’s complaint, police have registered an FIR against BESCOM and BBMP officials along with private individuals.
Experts warn that such incidents highlight vulnerabilities in property registration and governance systems, calling for stricter oversight and transparency.
