The raids follow a wider probe into money laundering allegations against Congress leaders. On 25 April, the ED searched properties linked to MLA Vinay Kulkarni over a high-value fraud case
Published May 21, 2025 | 6:02 PM ⚊ Updated May 21, 2025 | 6:02 PM
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. (X)
Synopsis: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, 21 May, raided Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology and Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur, both linked to Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar. He serves as chairman and chancellor of the institutions. ED officials arrived in multiple vehicles and examined documents at various locations. The reason for the raids is yet to be officially disclosed
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, 21 May, conducted raids at the Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology and Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur, both affiliated with Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar.
Dr Parameshwar serves as the chairman of the institute and the chancellor of Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education.
According to sources, ED officials arrived in five vehicles and examined documents at multiple locations, including the Principal’s office.
Simultaneous searches were carried out at Siddhartha Medical College near Heggere in Tumkur. An official statement from the agency regarding the reason for the raids is awaited.
The raids come amid a broader investigation into alleged money laundering involving several Congress leaders in the state.
Last month, on 25 April, the ED raided properties linked to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni over allegations involving a woman accused of defrauding a jeweller of several crores of rupees.
Kulkarni has denied wrongdoing, claiming he is being harassed by the agency.
The ED is also probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife have been named as accused. The chief minister has condemned the agency’s actions, labelling them as “political vendetta.”
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
