Telangana ACB Arrests Three Officials, Surveyor in Bribery Cases

Rapid Summary

• Teh Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested four individuals in three separate bribery cases on August 12, 2025.
• Case 1 (Vikarabad):

– K. Sujatha,a junior assistant in the Vikarabad District Collector’s office,was caught accepting ₹15,000 for processing land-related documents.
– The bribe amount was recovered,and she was placed under judicial remand.

• Case 2 (Peddapalli):

– Mandal surveyor Paindla Sunil and licensed private surveyor Katukuri Rajender Reddy were arrested for demanding ₹10,000 to provide a land survey copy.- The payment was made via PhonePe to Reddy as directed by Sunil. Both individuals were produced before a special court and sent to judicial custody.

• Case 3 (Mancherial):

– Gadiyaram Srinivasulu, a junior assistant at Kotapalli PHC, accepted ₹6,000 for preparing DA arrear bills.
– He is also in judicial custody after being apprehended by ACB officials.

• ACB has assured anonymity for whistleblowers reporting bribery through their toll-free number or social media channels.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The recent ACB actions against corruption underline persistent issues regarding clarity and administrative accountability within government institutions at various levels. these cases showcase how routine processes like document approvals or salary disbursements are sometimes hindered unless illegal payments are made-eroding trust in public services.

From an institutional governance outlook, such arrests are essential deterrents; however, these incidents highlight gaps in oversight that allow corrupt practices to persist. Efforts like the promotion of anonymous reporting lines signal positive steps toward systemic reform but need regular monitoring for sustained impact.Addressing the root causes of corruption-be it procedural bottlenecks or lack of digital infrastructure transparency-is imperative if recurring incidents are to be reduced effectively across Telangana’s public offices.

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