Abdullapurmet Tehsildar Sudarshan Reddy and Surveyor Srinivasulu were apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Ranga Reddy district. They were caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 20 lakh for layout permissions.
The incident once again exposed corruption among officials in Hyderabad. Acting on a complaint from a victim, ACB officials conducted a swift raid on the Tehsildar's office.
Tehsildar Sudarshan Reddy and Surveyor Srinivasulu had initially demanded a bribe of Rs. 30 lakh for layout permissions. They eventually agreed to accept Rs. 20 lakh.
The ACB officials caught them in the act of receiving the bribe. This incident has caused a stir in Hyderabad.
This event underscores the critical need for transparency and accountability in government offices. Officials must act with integrity to ensure that citizens are not forced to pay bribes for their legitimate work.