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News18•05-10-2026, 21:30
Hyderabad GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Caught Taking Rs 4 Lakh Bribe
  • •A Town Planning Supervisor working in the GHMC Golkonda Zone was caught red-handed by the ACB accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe.
  • •The accused demanded a total of Rs 8 lakh to ignore official orders and allow the complainant to proceed with building construction without harassment.
  • •Anti-Corruption Bureau officials recovered the bribe amount along with an additional Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from the officer.
  • •The case is currently under further investigation by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau.

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The Town Planning Supervisor at the GHMC Golkonda Zone was caught red-handed by the ACB for accepting a part payment of a Rs 4 lakh bribe. She had demanded a total of Rs 8 lakh to ignore Speaking Orders issued by the Deputy Commissioner, allowing the complainant to proceed with building construction without further harassment.

In addition to recovering the Rs 4 lakh bribe amount from her possession, the Anti-Corruption Bureau also found and seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from the accused officer.

The operation was conducted by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after the accused officer demanded the illegal gratification and accepted the part payment from the complainant.