
Lokayukta traps town planning official, driver accepting ₹3 lakh bribe in Yadgir
A Lokayukta investigation in Yadgir uncovered a town‑planning official and his driver accepting a ₹3 lakh bribe. The officials allegedly received the money in exchange for facilitating planning approvals. The case highlights corruption in local governance and underscores the role of anti‑corruption bodies in monitoring municipal processes. Authorities are pursuing legal action. This development follows earlier reports of irregularities in the region.