Gandhi Nagar SI Caught by ACB Accepting Rs 50,000 Bribe, Arrested in Hyderabad
Gandhi Nagar Police Station SI V. Narsimhulu was caught by ACB in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding Rs 1 lakh bribe and accepting Rs 50,000. The officer has been arrested and the case is under investigation.
In a major Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) operation, Sri V. Narsimhulu, Sub Inspector of Police, Gandhi Nagar Police Station, Hyderabad, was caught red-handed by ACB, City Range-1, Hyderabad, on June 23, 2026, at about 1730 hours. According to the ACB press note, the officer allegedly demanded Rs 1,00,000 as a bribe and accepted a part payment of Rs 50,000 from a complainant to perform an official duty, namely issuing station bail and not harassing the complainant in the future in the above registered case. The accused officer has been arrested and the case is under investigation.
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ACB Trap: SI V. Narsimhulu Allegedly Demanded Rs 1 Lakh Bribe
According to Press Note No: 98, issued by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Telangana, the accused officer, Sri V. Narsimhulu, was trapped by ACB, City Range-1, Hyderabad.
The ACB stated that the officer allegedly demanded Rs 1,00,000/- as a bribe and accepted a part payment of Rs 50,000/- from the complainant.
The alleged purpose of the bribe was:
- To issue station bail.
- To not harass the complainant in the future in the above registered case.
The details of the complainant have been withheld for security reasons.
Rs 50,000 Tainted Bribe Amount Recovered
The ACB stated that the tainted bribe amount of Rs 50,000/- was recovered from the possession of the accused officer at his instance.
According to the press note, “Thus, the AO performed his duty improperly and dishonestly to obtain undue advantage.”
Gandhi Nagar SI Arrested, To Be Produced Before Special Court
Following the operation, the accused officer is being arrested and produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Nampally, for judicial remand.
The ACB confirmed that the case is under investigation.
ACB Appeals Public to Report Bribe Demands
The ACB urged citizens to report any demand for bribes by public servants through the following channels:
- ACB Toll-Free Number: 1064
- WhatsApp: 9440446106
- Facebook: Telangana ACB
- X (formerly Twitter): @TelanganaACB
The bureau stated that QR codes are displayed in government offices and prominent public places to facilitate contact with ACB Telangana.
The agency also assured that the name and details of the victim/complainant will be kept secret.
Key Details of the Case
- Accused Officer: Sri V. Narsimhulu
- Designation: Sub Inspector of Police
- Police Station: Gandhi Nagar Police Station
- Location: Hyderabad
- Date: June 23, 2026
- Time: About 1730 hours
- Demanded Bribe: Rs 1,00,000/-
- Accepted Bribe: Rs 50,000/-
- Arresting Agency: ACB, City Range-1, Hyderabad
- Court: Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Nampally
- Status: Arrested; investigation ongoing
Sri V. Narsimhulu, Sub Inspector of Police at Gandhi Nagar Police Station, Hyderabad, was caught red-handed by ACB, City Range-1, Hyderabad, on June 23, 2026, at about 1730 hours for allegedly demanding Rs 1,00,000 as a bribe and accepting Rs 50,000 as part payment. The tainted amount was recovered by ACB officials. The officer has been arrested, will be produced before the Hon’ble Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Nampally, and the case remains under investigation.
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