Hyderabad: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), Telangana, has arrested two revenue officials of Abdullapurmet Mandal in Ranga Reddy district in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹20,000.
According to ACB Press Note No. 155, dated October 12, 2026, the accused are AO-1 Sri Batuka Srinivasulu, Mandal Surveyor, and AO-2 Sri B. Sudershan Reddy, Tahsildar, both posted at Abdullapurmet Mandal.
The case relates to an alleged demand for a bribe in exchange for conducting a joint inspection and issuing a survey report concerning land under HMDA guidelines.
- The complainant alleged that the officials initially demanded ₹30,00,000 and later agreed to accept ₹20,000 as a bribe.
- The ACB stated that the bribe amount of ₹20,000 was recovered from the possession of AO-1 at his instance.
- Both officials allegedly failed to discharge their public duties properly and acted dishonestly, according to the ACB.
- The accused are being arrested and produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Nampally, Hyderabad.
The case is under investigation. Further details regarding the complainant have not been disclosed for security reasons.
How to Report Bribery
The ACB has urged members of the public to report demands for bribes by public servants. Complaints can be made through the ACB toll free number 1064. Complaints may also be submitted through the ACB website, social media platforms, or the WhatsApp number provided by the department.
Source: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Press Note No. 155, dated October 12, 2026.
