Lokayukta seeks Governor’s nod to prosecute Zameer
Karnataka Lokayukta police have requested the Governor's permission to prosecute senior Congress leader B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan in a disproportionate assets case. The investigation alleges Khan accumulated ₹25 crore in illegal wealth during his tenure as an MLA and Minister.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts against high-profile political figures in India and could significantly impact the political landscape in Karnataka.
The Karnataka Lokayukta Police have sought the Governor’s sanction to prosecute former Minister and senior Congress leader B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan in a disproportionate assets (DA) case, alleging that he amassed assets worth around ₹25 crore beyond his known sources of income.
According to official sources, the Lokayukta Police on Thursday submitted a proposal running into thousands of pages, along with supporting documents, to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot seeking approval to file a charge sheet before the Special Lokayukta Court. Investigators have reportedly found evidence that Mr. Khan accumulated assets disproportionate to his declared income during his tenure as an MLA and Minister.
If the Governor grants prosecution sanction, the Lokayukta Police will be able to file the charge sheet before the Special Court, paving the way for criminal proceedings.
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