Mysuru, Nov. 5 -- Middlemen make a RUN

In an early morning operation, Lokayukta sleuths conducted simultaneous raids at the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Chamarajapuram (West - KA-09) and Rajivnagar (East - KA-55) this morning.

A total of 30 Lokayukta personnel, divided into six teams, took part in the operation. Three teams, each comprising five members, raided the RTO West office in Chamarajapuram, while the other three teams conducted searches at the RTO East office in Rajivnagar.

On entering the premises, the sleuths closed the main gates and questioned the middlemen present there. While some were caught inside the offices, a few others, who apparently got wind of the raids, fled with their belongings.

Meanwhile, the RTO co...