Gram panchayat secretary caught red-handed accepting Rs 12000 bribe

The official demanded the bribe to issue a permit for the installation of a water plant in the village.

Hyderabad: Gram panchayat secretary Shiva Krishna from Godiseryala, Nirmal district, was caught by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 on Tuesday, June 24.

The official was caught red-handed accepting the bribe from the complainant, Gosukula Rajesham, for a permit to install a water plant in the village. Following this demand, Rajesham approached the ACB officials, who caught the panchayat secretary red-handed.

Further investigation is ongoing.

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Telangana ACB has advised citizens to discourage bribery and contact the toll-free number 1064 for complaints. The ACB can also be contacted through its website and social media platforms, i.e., WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and X/formerly Twitter (@TelanganaACB).

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