The Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) reported a bribery case involving a Deputy Tahsildar, a Village Revenue Officer (VRO) and a private individual in Keesara mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
According to ACB Press Note No. 159 (as provided in the press note image), the accused were identified as:
- Amanaganti Sandeep Kumar Reddy – Deputy Tahsildar, Keesara mandal.
- S. Ravi Balakrishna – Private individual.
- S. Nannu Vijay Kumar Reddy – Village Revenue Officer (VRO), Keesara mandal.
The ACB stated that the complainant had alleged a demand for a bribe of ₹2,50,000 in connection with processing and completing the removal of agricultural properties from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act.
According to the press note, the private individual allegedly acted on behalf of the public servants in processing the matter and collecting the demanded amount. The ACB reported that the alleged bribe of ₹2,50,000 was recovered from the possession of the private individual.
The ACB further stated that the Deputy Tahsildar and the private individual had allegedly acted improperly and dishonestly to obtain an undue advantage.
The three accused were to be produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Nampally, for judicial remand. The matter remains under investigation.
The ACB has withheld the complainant’s details for security reasons.
How to Report Bribery
The Telangana ACB has advised the public to report demands for bribes by public servants through its toll free helpline 1064. Complaints may also be submitted through the ACB’s official website and social media channels.
Source: Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau press note dated October 15, 2026.
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