ACB catches revenue inspector taking Rs 10,000 bribe inside Tahsildar’s office in Peddapalli

Peddapalli: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a Revenue Inspector red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Anthargam mandal of Peddapalli district.

Accused caught taking bribe at Tahsildar’s office premises

The accused official, identified as Sedanka Sriman, working as a Revenue Inspector in the office of the Tahsildar, Anthargam mandal, was apprehended by the ACB Karimnagar unit inside the Tahsildar’s office premises.

According to ACB officials, the officer had demanded the bribe from a complainant in return for extending official favour.

Bribe for land enquiry under Bhu Bharathi Act

The bribe was allegedly sought to conduct a field enquiry related to land belonging to the complainant’s mother under the Bhu Bharathi Act–2025 and to submit a favourable report to the Tahsildar.

Acting on the complaint, ACB officials laid a trap and caught the officer while accepting the bribe amount.

Tainted cash recovered

The tainted amount of Rs 10,000 was recovered from the possession of the accused at the instance of the ACB team. Officials stated that the officer had misused his official position and acted dishonestly to obtain undue advantage.

Following the trap, the accused has been taken into custody and will be produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar. The case is currently under investigation.

The identity of the complainant has been withheld to ensure security.

ACB urges public to report corruption

The ACB has appealed to the public to report any instances of bribery by government officials.

Complaints can be lodged through the toll-free number 1064 or via WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and X (formerly Twitter @TelanganaACB). Officials assured that the identity of the complainants would be kept confidential.