India News | Karnataka Health Minister Khader Seeks Suspension, Probe Against KRIDL Engineers over Commission Allegations
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader Fareed has written to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeking the immediate suspension and an impartial inquiry against two engineers of the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL), Mangaluru division, over allegations of demanding commissions.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 2 (ANI): Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader Fareed has written to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeking the immediate suspension and an impartial inquiry against two engineers of the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL), Mangaluru division, over allegations of demanding commissions.
In a letter dated September 1, 2026, Khader said KRIDL Executive Engineer Vijay and Junior Engineer Prajwal have been accused of demanding commission from group orders for the supply of materials to government factories.
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According to the minister, the alleged commission was sought on the pretext of being passed on to the department secretary and the district in-charge secretary.
The minister said Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai had brought the allegations to his notice and described them as serious, seeking immediate investigation and action.
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Khader has requested Shivakumar to suspend both officials forthwith and order an impartial inquiry into the allegations.
He further sought appropriate legal action against those found guilty if the allegations are established during the inquiry. (ANI)
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