Telangana Officials Nabbed for Bribery
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Synopsis
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Telangana has arrested three police officers and two forest officials caught accepting bribes in two separate incidents. The arrests highlight ongoing corruption issues within public services and emphasize the importance of reporting such cases to authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Telangana ACB intercepted three police and two forest officials.
- Bribes of Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000 were involved.
- Public encouraged to report corruption via toll-free number 1064.
- Fraudulent calls impersonating ACB officials reported.
- ACB stresses that they never solicit money from public servants.
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (NationPress) The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Telangana has apprehended three police officers and two forest officials caught red-handed while accepting bribes in two distinct incidents across the state on Tuesday.
A Circle Inspector of Police along with two police constables were intercepted in Narayanpet district.
As reported by the ACB, Gundemoni Chandra Shekar, Circle Inspector of Police at Makthal Police Station, along with constables Singasani Shiva and Kurva Narsimhulu from the same station, were caught while soliciting a bribe to facilitate an official favor.
The officers demanded Rs 40,000 to lessen the severity of the crime when preparing a charge sheet for a case against the complainant at the Makthal Police Station. They were apprehended while accepting Rs 20,000 from the complainant as part of this illegal transaction.
In a separate incident, two forest officials were caught taking bribes in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
According to the anti-corruption agency, Uday Kumar, Forest Range Officer of the Komararam Range, and Nunavath Harilal, Forest Beat Officer of the Ellandu Division, were apprehended by ACB officials for demanding and receiving a Rs 30,000 bribe from the complainant to permit gravel transport from private land for road construction.
The ACB has encouraged the public to call 1064 to report instances of corruption.
Previously, the ACB issued a notice indicating that certain individuals were making fraudulent calls impersonating ACB officials, coercing public servants for money to avoid case registrations.
The ACB Director General clarified that ACB officials do not solicit money from public servants to refrain from filing cases. He urged employees not to trust such calls or pay these fraudulent impersonators.
The agency reiterated that anyone receiving such fraudulent calls, whether public servants or civilians, should immediately report to ACB by calling 1064 and inform their local police station.
