Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Jun 5: The Karnataka Lokayukta has dropped the names of former chief minister Siddaramaiah, and former minister K J George, from the complaint about irregularities in Indira Canteens received by it. The names were dropped for want of proof and evidences.

In his complaint alleging irregularities in the setting up of and providing food through Indira Canteens, petitioner Ganesh Singh, had named Siddaramaiah and George as accused No. 1 and 2 respectively. He also had accused BBMP commissioner and IFS officer Manoj Ranjan, involved with the construction of Indira Canteen buildings as accused.

Siddaramaiah (left) and K J George

Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty, who looked into the complaint, said in his order that the complainant has not provided supportive documents and evidences about the alleged roles played by Siddaramaiah and George in the alleged irregularities. He also said that food supply to canteen is done under the supervision of BNMP and not chief minister.

Lokayukta officials said that investigation against the other two persons named in the complaint will continue.