Telangana ACB arrests two Keesara police officers for ₹5 lakh bribe
Synopsis
A midnight ACB sting near Keesara lake caught a Sub-Inspector red-handed while collecting a ₹5 lakh bribe on behalf of his superior — after the two officers allegedly haggled down their original demand of ₹10 lakh. The fact that the complainant was also reportedly asked to bring biryani and cold drinks to the station adds an unsettling dimension to what the ACB describes as a systematic pattern of harassment.
Key Takeaways
Telangana ACB arrested two Keesara Police Station officers on 17 September 2026 in a midnight trap operation.
Inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu and Sub-Inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy allegedly demanded ₹10 lakh , settling for ₹5 lakh .
The bribe was sought to grant station bail and stop harassment of the complainant and his associate.
Reddy was caught red-handed near Keesara lake while on Ganesh immersion duty; he allegedly tried to flee.
Both accused will be produced before the Principal Special Judge, Nampally , for judicial remand.
Citizens can report bribe demands to the ACB toll-free number 1064 ; complainant identities are kept confidential.
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 arrested two police officers from Keesara Police Station, Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh in exchange for granting station bail and shielding the complainant from harassment. The midnight sting operation, conducted by ACB City Range-I, caught one of the accused red-handed in a car near Keesara lake.
How the Trap Was Laid
The ACB arrested Dyapa Gnanender Reddy, Sub-Inspector of Police, Keesara Police Station, while he was accepting the bribe amount near Keesara lake — during his deployment on Ganesh immersion duty. According to the ACB, Reddy was acting on the explicit instructions of Arkapally Anjaneyulu, Inspector of Police and Station House Officer (SHO) of Keesara Police Station, who had delegated the task of collecting the money to his subordinate. On spotting ACB officials, the Sub-Inspector reportedly attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended.
What the Officers Allegedly Demanded
The ACB's official release states that the two officers initially demanded a bribe of ₹10 lakh from the complainant. A negotiated settlement was reached at ₹5 lakh. The bribe was allegedly sought in return for granting station bail and for ensuring that the complainant and his associate, both of whom had a case registered at Keesara Police Station, would not be harassed further. The ACB also noted that over the preceding days, the complainant was allegedly repeatedly asked to bring biryani and cold drinks to the station — an detail that underscores the alleged pattern of routine exploitation.
Arrests and Searches
Both Inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu and Sub-Inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy have been arrested. Following the trap, ACB officials conducted searches at Keesara Police Station as well as at the residential premises of both accused officers. The operation was carried out under the supervision of DSP Majid Ali Khan, ACB City Range-I.
Legal Proceedings
Both accused are set to be produced before the Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Nampally, for judicial remand. The case remains under active investigation, the ACB confirmed.
ACB's Public Advisory
The ACB reiterated its standing advisory that any citizen facing a bribe demand from a public servant can call the toll-free helpline 1064. The agency assured that the identity of complainants will be kept strictly confidential. This case follows a broader pattern of ACB enforcement actions in Telangana, where police personnel have increasingly been targeted in anti-graft operations, reflecting heightened scrutiny of law-enforcement conduct across the state.
Point of View
A layered arrangement that suggests institutional familiarity with such operations rather than individual opportunism. Telangana's ACB has been active, but the frequency of police personnel appearing in its dockets raises a systemic question: are anti-corruption efforts addressing the culture, or merely picking off individuals? The judicial remand process and subsequent investigation will be the real test of whether accountability travels up the chain of command.
NationPress
17 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Telangana ACB arrest the two Keesara police officers?
The ACB arrested Inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu and Sub-Inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy for allegedly demanding and accepting a ₹5 lakh bribe from a complainant in exchange for granting station bail and stopping harassment in a case registered at Keesara Police Station. The Sub-Inspector was caught red-handed near Keesara lake on 17 September 2026.
How much bribe did the police officers demand?
The two officers initially demanded ₹10 lakh, according to the ACB. A negotiated deal was struck at ₹5 lakh, which the Sub-Inspector was in the process of accepting when ACB officials apprehended him.
What is the ACB helpline number for reporting bribe demands?
Citizens facing bribe demands from public servants can call the ACB toll-free helpline 1064. The ACB assures that the name and details of the complainant will be kept strictly confidential.
Where will the arrested officers be produced?
Both Inspector Anjaneyulu and Sub-Inspector Reddy are to be produced before the Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases at Nampally, Hyderabad, for judicial remand. The case is currently under active investigation.
Who supervised the ACB trap operation at Keesara?
The operation was conducted by ACB City Range-I under the direct supervision of DSP Majid Ali Khan. Following the trap, searches were also carried out at Keesara Police Station and the residences of both accused officers.
