Karwar: In a major crackdown on corruption, Lokayukta officials conducted surprise raids on 10 sub-registrar offices across Uttara Kannada district on Wednesday. The operation was led by the Karwar and Udupi DySPs, who formed separate teams to examine documents and financial records.

During the inspection, officers also interacted with members of the public present at the offices to gather firsthand information on whether officials were demanding extra money beyond the government-fixed registration fees. The teams are said to have scrutinized several transaction files and stamp records for irregularities.

Lokayukta SP Kumarachandra confirmed the raids, stating that his department had received multiple complaints regarding bribery and delays in processing public work at sub-registrar off

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