Abdullapurmet Tahsildar, surveyor caught accepting ₹20 lakh bribe in Rangareddy district

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rangareddy district has arrested a Tahsildar and a Mandal Surveyor for accepting a ₹20 lakh bribe in connection with a land survey and inspection report. The accused, B. Sudershan Reddy and Batuka Srinivasulu, were caught on October 12 when the ACB laid a trap near Abdullapurmet mandal. The bribe was demanded for conducting the survey and issuing a Joint Inspection Survey Report required under Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) guidelines.

The entire bribe was recovered from Srinivasulu, who tested positive for handling the money. Both officials are being arrested and produced before a judge for further investigation. The ACB urges the public to report such incidents through their helpline or WhatsApp number for further action.

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