Telangana: Panchayat Secretary Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
In a crackdown on corruption, the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Marri Shiva Krishna, Panchayat Secretary of Godserial Gram Panchayat in Dasturabad Mandal of Nirmal district, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹12,000.
Nirmal: In a crackdown on corruption, the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Marri Shiva Krishna, Panchayat Secretary of Godserial Gram Panchayat in Dasturabad Mandal of Nirmal district, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹12,000.
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Bribe Demanded for Approving Water Plant Application and House Number
According to ACB officials, the accused demanded the bribe from a complainant in exchange for processing an application to establish a new water plant and for allotting a house number to the same. The complainant approached the ACB and reported the demand, following which officials set a trap and caught the Panchayat Secretary red-handed while accepting the bribe.
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Telangana ACB Urges Citizens to Report Corruption
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has once again urged the public to report any instances of bribery or corrupt practices by government officials. Citizens can report such incidents through:
- Toll-Free Number: 1064
- WhatsApp: 9440446106
- Facebook: Telangana ACB
- Website: https://acb.telangana.gov.in
The bureau assured that complainant identities will remain confidential, and strict action will be taken under the law.
Anti-Corruption Drive Intensifies in Telangana
The state’s ACB continues to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts by conducting regular surveillance and sting operations across departments. Public servants involved in bribery are facing swift legal consequences.
