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Crime
Karnataka Tehsildar Nabbed for Accepting Rs 50 Lakh Bribe in Land Records Case
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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A Karnataka tehsildar was caught taking a bribe of Rs 50 lakh in a land‑records investigation, according to India Today.
Karnataka's revenue department faced a serious breach of integrity when a tehsildar was apprehended for accepting a bribe of Rs 50 lakh. The incident emerged during a probe into irregularities in land‑record entries, prompting swift action by the investigating authorities.
According to India Today, the official was caught in the act and the cash was seized as part of the ongoing investigation. The case highlights persistent challenges in the state's land‑record management system, where corruption can impede legitimate property transactions.
State officials have not disclosed the name of the tehsildar or the exact location of the arrest, but they confirmed that disciplinary and legal proceedings are underway. The incident is expected to trigger a review of internal controls within revenue offices across Karnataka.
The anti‑corruption agencies have reiterated their commitment to curbing graft in public offices, emphasizing that any misuse of authority will be met with strict penalties. The development adds to a series of recent enforcement actions aimed at restoring public confidence in land administration.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, including any additional individuals implicated in the scheme.
According to India Today, the official was caught in the act and the cash was seized as part of the ongoing investigation. The case highlights persistent challenges in the state's land‑record management system, where corruption can impede legitimate property transactions.
State officials have not disclosed the name of the tehsildar or the exact location of the arrest, but they confirmed that disciplinary and legal proceedings are underway. The incident is expected to trigger a review of internal controls within revenue offices across Karnataka.
The anti‑corruption agencies have reiterated their commitment to curbing graft in public offices, emphasizing that any misuse of authority will be met with strict penalties. The development adds to a series of recent enforcement actions aimed at restoring public confidence in land administration.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, including any additional individuals implicated in the scheme.