Telangana cops caught taking Rs 1 lakh bribe to settle illegal ration rice case

By Abdul Basheer

In a major anti-corruption operation, officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) raided the Thirumalagiri Police Station in Suryapet district and caught a Sub-Inspector (SI) and a constable red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

The accused, SI V Suresh and Constable Nagaraju, allegedly demanded a bribe to resolve a case involving the illegal diversion of Public Distribution System (PDS) ration rice. Acting on a complaint, the ACB laid a trap and arrested the duo during the act.

Further investigations are underway, and officials have stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in corruption.

This article has been republished from The India Today .