State of Karnataka (Lokayukta Police) vs Two GESCOM Junior Engineers — Bribery case

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1. News14 Oct 2026

   Two GESCOM engineers caught accepting bribe in Shorapur

   Two GESCOM engineers nabbed by Lokayukta Police in Shorapur, Yadgir for demanding bribes to approve prior work.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Two engineers were caught allegedly accepting a bribe.

   Who:

   Two GESCOM junior engineers are the accused, and the Lokayukta Police is the agency.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Shorapur, Yadgir, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The engineers are accused of accepting a bribe.

   What it means:

   The Lokayukta Police is investigating the case against the two accused engineers.

   The Hindu
2. News14 Oct 2026

   3000 rupees bribe: Two GESCOM JEs in Lokayukta trap

   Lokayukta Trap: Lokayukta police raided and took into custody two GESCOM JEs who were accepting a bribe of 3000 rupees to sanction pending funds in Surapura, Yadgiri district.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Two government engineers were caught by anti-corruption officials while allegedly accepting a bribe.

   Who:

   Two Junior Engineers from GESCOM are the accused, while the Lokayukta Police is the agency investigating.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Yadgir, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The engineers are accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of 3000 rupees.

   What it means:

   The Lokayukta Police have taken legal action against the engineers as part of their investigation into corruption.

   Prajavani