Panchayat Secretary of Inmulnarva Village Caught in ACB Probe

Quick Summary

• A case was filed against K. Surender, panchayat secretary of Inmulnarva village, Rangareddy district, by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
• Surender allegedly demanded and accepted a ₹1 lakh bribe to reverse a notice related to construction by the complainant.
• he accepted ₹50,000 of the bribe at Indiana Hotel in Shamshabad before fleeing in an SUV (registration number TG 07 C 2555).
• The ACB recovered both the vehicle and the bribe amount but has not yet apprehended Surender. Efforts are ongoing to locate him.
• Citizens are encouraged to report bribery incidents via toll-free number 1064, WhatsApp at 9440446106, or through ACB Telangana’s social media platforms. reports can remain confidential.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with corruption in grassroots governance structures across India and underscores citizen frustrations when seeking redressal for administrative hurdles like construction-related notices. While proactive measures by investigative agencies like the ACB are commendable-recovering stolen funds promptly fosters public trust-the escape of the accused calls for tighter operational protocols during such operations. Public awareness initiatives encouraging whistleblowing may gain further traction if matched with robust protections for complainants and prompt judicial outcomes in corruption cases.

Read more here: Published – July 27,2025