Two days ahead of the entry into Karnataka of Bharat Jodo Yatra of the Congress, the CBI on Wednesday started investigation into the case related to disproportionate assets allegedly acquired by KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, by conducting mahazar of his properties in Kanakapura and other places.
The mahazar of properties were conducted by the CBI at Kanakapura, Doddalahalli and Kodihalli along with Revenue Department officials. While sources said the development follows approval to proceed in the DA case against Mr. Shivakumar by the Legislative Assembly Speaker, it could not be ascertained when the permission was given.
The CBI action pertains to the case handed over to the CBI by then Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa soon after he took over in 2019. This is besides the cases in Income Tax Department and Enforcement Directorate that he is fighting.
