What Did Telangana ACB Discover During Raids on a Tahsildar?

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Key Takeaways
- ACB raids reveal over Rs 5 crore in assets.
- Tahsildar Bandi Nageswara Rao is under investigation.
- Public urged to report corruption via toll-free number.
- Surprise checks conducted at government hostels.
- Confidentiality of complainants will be upheld.
Hyderabad, Aug 29 (NationPress) The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Telangana revealed assets exceeding Rs 5 crore during operations against a Tahsildar on Friday. ACB officials executed searches at seven different locations connected to Bandi Nageswara Rao, the Tahsildar of Warangal Fort Mandal in the Warangal district.
A case has been initiated against Nageswara Rao for possessing disproportionate assets.
During the searches at properties associated with him and his family members, ACB discovered both movable and immovable assets, including a house valued at Rs 1.15 crore, 17.10 acres of agricultural land worth Rs 1.43 crore, 70 tola of gold ornaments, 1.791 kg of silver, 23 wristwatches, two cars, and one motorcycle, along with various household items.
The total estimated value of the identified assets is approximately Rs 5,02,25,198 based on documentation, according to the ACB.
The investigation into this matter is currently ongoing.
In a separate incident, the ACB apprehended Kumabam Nagaraju, a Panchayat Secretary from Challur village in Veenavanka Mandal, Karimnagar district, while he was demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in exchange for granting an official favor related to house numbering.
Additionally, ACB units in Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar districts conducted surprise inspections at the Government Scheduled Castes Department Girls Hostel in Ramannapet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Telangana Social Welfare Residential School and Junior College for Boys in Damargidda, Narayanpet.
Assisted by various inspectors, the ACB teams examined the quality and quantity of food, sanitation conditions, student enrollment, and hostel records.
Some irregularities were detected during these inspections, and a report will be submitted to the government for necessary action against the officials involved.
The ACB urges anyone encountering bribery demands from public servants to reach out via toll-free number 1064 for legal recourse. Complaints can also be submitted through WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and their website (acb.telangana.gov.in).
Rest assured, the confidentiality of complainants will be maintained.