Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught two police officers from Keesara Police Station in Malkajgiri Zone while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh.
According to an ACB press note dated September 17, 2026, the incident took place on September 16 at around 11:25 PM. The officers were identified as:
- Sri Arkapally Anjaneyulu, Inspector of Police and SHO, Keesara Police Station (AO-1)
- Sri Dyapa Gnanender Reddy, Sub-Inspector of Police, Keesara Police Station (AO-2)
- The ACB said the Sub-Inspector was caught red handed after accepting ₹5 lakh on the instructions of the Inspector.
- The alleged bribe was demanded in connection with a case already registered at Keesara Police Station. According to the ACB, the money was sought for granting station bail and for not allegedly harassing the complainant and his friend in the case.
- The ACB recovered the tainted amount of ₹5 lakh from the possession of the Sub-Inspector at his instance.
- The ACB stated that the two officers had allegedly acted improperly and dishonestly to obtain an undue advantage.
- Both officers are being produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases at Nampally for judicial remand. The case is currently under investigation.
The ACB has withheld the complainant’s details for security reasons.
ACB Helpline
The Telangana ACB has urged the public to report demands for bribes by public servants through its toll free number 1064. Complaints can also be made through the ACB’s official social media channels. The ACB stated that the identity of complainants/victims will be kept confidential.
