Lokayukta police arrest PWD secretary

BANGALORE: The Lokayukta police on Saturday continued raid on the houses of C Mrutyunjaya Swamy, Secretary, PWD, Vikasa Soudha and arrested him after seizing 90 kg sandalwood and gold articles.On Friday, the Lokayukta police had conducted raids on eight government officials including Swamy’s office and residence and recovered illegal assets.On Saturday, the Lokayukta police continued raid on his two houses at Mysore and Bangalore. They recovered 90 kg sandalwood from his Bangalore house and gold ornaments. The Lokayukta police arrested him under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Forest Act.SP Rangaswamy said that possessing above 90 kg sandalwood is a non-bailable offense. Police produced Swamy before the magistrate at night.