Chikkamagaluru: The Sringeri Police have detained three employees including Shirastedar of Sringeri Taluk Office on Sunday January 30 in connection with the suicide of jeep driver Vijeth (27).
It is said that the erstwhile Sringeri Tahsildar Ambuja and other employees indulged in rampant corruption by issuing fake title deeds of house sites. It is also alleged that Ambuja charged Rs. 1 to 3 Lakh for issuing fake title deeds and issued more than 670 title deeds.
Followed by a complaint, ACB officials apprehended Tahsildar Ambuja and village accountant red handed on January 6. The ACB officials further speeded up the investigation on the night of January 29, driver Vijeth died by suicide fearing to face probe. It is said that Vijeth has named three persons in his death note. Vijeth’s family members staged a dharna in front of police station on the night of Saturday demanding arrest of other accused in scam and to distribute compensation.
Police have registered a case and are investigating.