Chandanagar Police Bribery Trap Highlights Wave of ACB Actions in Telangana

A sub-inspector and a constable at the Chandanagar police station in Hyderabad were caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000, marking the latest in a series of corruption cases involving police personnel across Telangana.

The Chandanagar duo had allegedly demanded the money from a complainant in exchange for conducting the investigation of a criminal case and filing a chargesheet.

The incident is part of a broader crackdown by the ACB against police personnel across multiple ranks in recent months. Officials from the ranks of constable and sub-inspector to inspector have been caught or booked in separate cases linked to investigations, arrests, bail conditions, and other routine procedures.

Similar cases were reported earlier this year in Hyderabad. In May, an ACB trap led to the arrest of a sub-inspector and a constable from the Bowenpally police station for allegedly accepting a bribe to relax bail conditions and offer favourable assistance in a criminal case.

Earlier in March, two Armed Reserve sub-inspectors stationed at the Cybercrime police station under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate were arrested. They were accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for issuing a notice instead of arresting an accused individual in a cyber fraud case.

The ACB operations have also extended to other parts of the state, with police officials booked for alleged bribery in Vikarabad and Warangal districts.

According to findings from these cases, discretionary powers exercised during arrests, investigations, bail-related procedures, and case settlements were frequently used to demand money.

Director General of Police CV Anand warned that corruption within the department would not be tolerated. He stated that any personnel found demanding or accepting bribes would face strict legal and disciplinary proceedings.

Citizens who encounter corruption or bribery demands can report incidents directly to the ACB using its toll-free helpline number, 1064.