Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials allegedly caught Keesara police station Sub-Inspector Gnanender Reddy red-handed while accepting Rs 5 lakh from a man in connection with a PDS rice smuggling case on Wednesday night.
According to the ACB, the police officer had allegedly demanded money from the complainant in exchange for helping him in the case and ensuring that he would not face further harassment at the police station.
The SI was allegedly caught while sitting inside a car and accepting the cash from the complainant.
Bribe demand allegedly reduced
The ACB said the initial bribe demand was reportedly Rs 8 lakh. The amount was later allegedly reduced to Rs 6 lakh.
The complainant ultimately arranged Rs 5 lakh and handed the money to the SI, following which ACB officials carried out the trap and allegedly caught him accepting the cash.
Keesara Inspector also booked
Keesara Police Station Inspector Arkepally Anjaneyulu was also booked in connection with the case. According to the ACB, the Inspector was allegedly involved in the demand for money.
Following the trap, ACB officials conducted searches at the Keesara police station and other premises as part of the investigation.
Both the Inspector and Sub-Inspector were arrested in connection with the alleged bribery case.
The ACB is continuing its investigation to establish the role of the accused officials and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged bribe demand and payment.
