Days after ED searches, Jarkiholi flies to KDP meet in private helicopter
Days after the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches related to a money‑laundering probe, Karnataka politician Ashok Jarkiholi travelled to a Karnataka Development Party (KDP) gathering using a private helicopter. The flight occurred despite the ongoing investigations, prompting criticism from opposition parties who questioned the appropriateness of his travel method amid the scrutiny. The ED searches targeted his residences and business interests, intensifying scrutiny of his activities.