Abdullapurmet Tahsildar B. Sudarshan Reddy and Mandal Surveyor Bathuka Srinivasulu were apprehended by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials in Hyderabad. They were caught demanding a bribe for a land survey.
The incident occurred on October 13, when ACB officials caught the two officers red-handed while accepting the bribe. Charges of corruption have been filed against them.
According to ACB officials, Tahsildar Sudarshan Reddy and Surveyor Srinivasulu had demanded a bribe of Rs. 20 lakh for land survey work. They were caught while accepting an initial payment of Rs. 5 lakh.
The ACB officials conducted raids in connection with this case and took action against the corrupt officers. This incident highlights the ACB's ongoing efforts to curb corruption in government offices.
This event once again underscores the situation where citizens are forced to pay bribes to access government services. Eliminating such corruption is crucial for transparent governance in Telangana.