ACB Action in Telangana: Revenue Inspector Held for ₹12 Lakh Bribe
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials arrested a Revenue Inspector (RI) named Krishna from the Ibrahimpatnam Tahsildar office in Ranga Reddy district for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹12 lakh.
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials arrested a Revenue Inspector (RI) named Krishna from the Ibrahimpatnam Tahsildar office in Ranga Reddy district for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹12 lakh.
Table of Contents
Bribe Demanded for Removing Land from Prohibited List
The case came to light when a citizen approached the Ibrahimpatnam Tahsildar office to request the removal of his 7 guntas of land in Adibatla from the prohibited property list and register it online. However, Revenue Inspector Krishna allegedly demanded ₹12 lakh to process the request.
Follow for more details: munisfdaily.com
Deal Settled at ₹9 Lakh, Immediate ₹4 Lakh Demanded
According to ACB sources, the inspector settled the bribe amount at ₹9 lakh, demanding an immediate payment of ₹4 lakh. He allegedly warned that the registration would not proceed unless the payment was made without delay.
Also Read: Telangana Government Announces Retirement Benefits for Anganwadi Workers
Victim Approaches ACB, Revenue Inspector Caught with Evidence
Feeling helpless and threatened, the complainant approached the ACB and lodged a formal complaint. After conducting a preliminary investigation and verifying the evidence, the ACB officials laid a trap and arrested Krishna with concrete proof.
ACB Reiterates Commitment to Curbing Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Bureau emphasized that such actions are part of their ongoing mission to eradicate corruption within government departments, especially in revenue offices where citizens frequently face bribery demands for legitimate services.
