Hyderabad: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), Telangana, has arrested two police personnel attached to Mirchowk Police Station in Hyderabad in an alleged bribery case involving ₹6 lakh.
According to ACB Press Note No. 163, dated October 27, 2026, the accused are Sri M. Kondal Rao, Inspector of Police (AO-1), and Sri Abid Ali, Home Guard (AO-2).
Bribe Demand and Recovery
- The ACB stated that Inspector Kondal Rao allegedly demanded and accepted ₹6 lakh from the complainant through Home Guard Abid Ali. The alleged bribe was sought in connection with closing a case registered against the complainant’s father and providing further support.
- The ACB recovered ₹3 lakh in tainted bribe money from the possession of Home Guard Abid Ali. The bureau alleged that both accused performed their official duties improperly to obtain an undue advantage.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
- Both accused were arrested and produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases at Nampally, Hyderabad, for judicial remand, according to the press release.
- The ACB also stated that the complainant’s identity was withheld for security reasons.
ACB Appeals to the Public
- The Telangana ACB has urged the public to report demands for bribes by public servants. Complaints can be submitted through the ACB toll-free number 1064, WhatsApp at 9440446106, Facebook (Telangana ACB), X (formerly Twitter) at @TelanganaACB, or the ACB mobile application.
- The bureau said complainants’ identities would be kept confidential.
Source: Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau, Press Note No. 163, dated October 27, 2026.
Note: The allegations are based on the ACB press release. The accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
