Luxury flats, plots & cash: ACB arrests Gajwel Tahsildar Sravan Kumar in ₹4 Cr Disproportionate Assets case

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday arrested Kamatam Sravan Kumar, Tahsildar of Gajwel Mandal in Siddipet district, in a disproportionate assets case after searches unearthed properties and valuables worth around ₹4 crore allegedly amassed through unlawful means.

Searches at multiple locations

According to ACB officials, a case was registered against the accused officer for allegedly acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by abusing his official position.

Simultaneous searches were conducted at his residence and two other locations.

During the raids, officials reportedly seized documents related to several movable and immovable properties.

Properties and valuables unearthed

The assets detected include:

Two houses in Karimnagar town

One apartment building comprising six flats

Four open plots in Karimnagar town

Total estimated value: ₹2,47,33,540

Two two-wheelers worth ₹1,60,000

One four-wheeler worth ₹30,00,000

Gold ornaments worth ₹4,20,000

Household articles valued at ₹15,66,000

Net cash of ₹11,90,000

The total value of the assets identified so far is estimated at around ₹4 crore. Officials stated that the market value of the properties is likely to be significantly higher than the documented value.

Arrest and further investigation

The accused officer has been arrested and is being sent to judicial remand. ACB officials said searches are still in progress and further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the assets.

ACB Helpline for Complaints

The ACB has urged citizens to report any demand for bribe by public servants by contacting its toll-free helpline 1064.

Complaints can also be lodged via WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and X (formerly Twitter) @TelanganaACB.

Officials assured that the identity of complainants will be kept confidential.