The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials in Telangana arrested the technical divisional engineer after catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe at the superintendent of engineer operation office of Vanasthalipuram on Thursday, August 22.
The accused identified as Ram Mohan Naidu, a technical divisional engineer, allegedly received Rs 15,000 to process two files for a contractor, Bala Narasimha.
Upon receiving the information, the ACB set up a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe. The arrest underscores the ongoing efforts of ACB to combat corruption.
Chemical tests conducted on the accused’s finger returned positive, supporting the case against him. The result adds a significant layer of evidence to the ongoing investigation.