Firecrackers Light Up as ACB Nabs Panchayat Secretary in Bribery Case

Quick Summary

• Celebrations erupted in Challur village, veenavanka mandal, Karimnagar district, after the arrest of panchayat secretary Kumabam Nagaraju by the Anti-Corruption bureau (ACB).
• Nagaraju was caught accepting a ₹20,000 bribe for allotting a house number too a newly constructed residence.
• ACB officials recovered the bribe amount during their operation and stated that Nagaraju had abused his position for personal gain.
• He has been arrested and presented before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar. The investigation is ongoing.
• Residents celebrated with firecrackers, hailing it as overdue action against corruption in their locality.
• The ACB has encouraged citizens to report bribery incidents via its toll-free helpline 1064 or social media platforms while guaranteeing confidentiality of complainants’ personal details.

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