Telangana ACB seizes ₹6.13 crore assets of NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent
Synopsis
Telangana's ACB has unearthed ₹6.13 crore in assets from a senior NIMS doctor — including luxury cars, multiple flats, gold, and crores in investments — with investigators warning the real market value could be far higher. The case shines a spotlight on corruption risks within government hospital administration.
Key Takeaways
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at 8 locations on 22 September in a disproportionate assets case.
The accused is Nori Lakshmi Bhasker (56) , Additional Medical Superintendent at NIMS, Hyderabad .
Total documented asset value stands at ₹6.13 crore ; market value could be significantly higher, per the ACB.
Assets include multiple flats, open plots, a Jaguar , an Audi , 517.8 grams of gold , and over ₹1 crore in financial instruments.
Bhasker reportedly lent ₹1.33 crore as hand loans and invested ₹1.30 crore in a flat disputed before the Debts Recovery Tribunal .
Further verification of assets is ongoing; the case remains under active investigation.
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, 22 September uncovered assets worth ₹6.13 crore in a disproportionate assets case against Nori Lakshmi Bhasker, Additional Medical Superintendent at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), one of Hyderabad's premier government-run hospitals. The ACB conducted simultaneous searches at eight locations, including Bhasker's residence and premises belonging to his relatives, friends, and alleged benamis.
What Was Found During the Searches
ACB officials recovered a wide range of movable and immovable assets. Property documents revealed ownership of one four-bedroom flat in a high-rise gated community, two triple-bedroom flats in a high-rise gated community at Kukatpally, and five double-room flats at Manikonda, Petbasheerabad, and Kukatpally.
Additionally, officials found four open plots at Yadradi, Nandigama, and Shamirpet, along with an 800-square-yard open plot in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The vehicle fleet uncovered includes a Jaguar, an Audi, a TATA Nexon, a Royal Enfield, a Vespa, an Activa, and a Yamaha.
Financial Assets and Investments
Beyond physical property and vehicles, the ACB found bank balances of ₹41 lakh, post office deposits of ₹12 lakh, ₹35 lakh invested in private financial institutions, and ₹29.55 lakh in mutual funds. Gold ornaments weighing 517.8 grams and electronic gadgets valued at ₹5 lakh were also seized.
According to the ACB, Bhasker had invested ₹1.30 crore to purchase a flat that is reportedly under dispute before the Debts Recovery Tribunal. He had also reportedly extended hand loans worth ₹1.33 crore to various individuals.
The ACB's Case Against Bhasker
The bureau registered a case against Nori Lakshmi Bhasker (56), stating that he had acquired assets disproportionate to his known sources of income through alleged corrupt practices and dubious means during his tenure in government service. The ACB noted that the market value of the assets could be significantly higher than their recorded document value.
'The total worth of assets is ₹6.13 crore. The market value of movable and immovable property may be many times higher than the document value,' the ACB said in an official statement.
Investigation Status and What Comes Next
The ACB confirmed that verification of additional assets is still underway, and the case remains under active investigation. This action is part of Telangana's broader push to check corruption within the public health sector, where officials wield significant procurement and administrative authority. Further disclosures are expected as the probe deepens.
Point of View
Multi-city real estate, and crores in financial instruments — points to systemic gaps in vigilance within public hospital administration. Telangana's ACB has been stepping up anti-corruption drives, but cases like these raise questions about how long such accumulation goes undetected. The mention of benami holdings and a Debts Recovery Tribunal dispute suggests a layered financial structure, which typically signals premeditation rather than opportunism. The real test will be whether this investigation leads to prosecution and asset attachment, or fades into the long queue of pending cases.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nori Lakshmi Bhasker and what is he accused of?
Nori Lakshmi Bhasker (56) is the Additional Medical Superintendent at NIMS, Hyderabad, a leading government hospital in Telangana. He is accused of accumulating assets worth ₹6.13 crore that are allegedly disproportionate to his known sources of income, through corrupt practices and dubious means during his service.
What assets did the Telangana ACB find during the searches?
The ACB found multiple residential flats in Hyderabad, open plots in Yadradi, Nandigama, Shamirpet, and Visakhapatnam, a Jaguar, an Audi, a TATA Nexon, and several two-wheelers. Financial assets included ₹41 lakh in bank balances, ₹35 lakh in private institutions, ₹29.55 lakh in mutual funds, and 517.8 grams of gold, among other items.
How many locations were searched by the ACB?
ACB officials conducted simultaneous searches at eight locations on 22 September, covering Bhasker's residence and premises belonging to his relatives, friends, benamis, and other aides.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The case remains under active investigation, with the ACB confirming that verification of additional assets is still underway. The bureau has noted that the actual market value of the properties could be significantly higher than the documented figure of ₹6.13 crore.
What is a disproportionate assets case?
A disproportionate assets case is a legal action taken under the Prevention of Corruption Act when a public servant is found to possess assets that cannot be explained by their known, legitimate income sources. It is one of the primary tools used by anti-corruption bureaus in India to prosecute corrupt officials.
