Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs Moinabad Town Planning Officer and Senior Assistant in ₹75,000 Bribery Scandal

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana arrested a town planning officer and a senior assistant from Moinabad on charges of accepting a bribe of ₹75,000. The officials were caught red-handed on [date] while accepting the illegal gratification from a complainant, who had approached the ACB after being harassed for the bribe. The bribe was allegedly demanded to process and approve a building plan, a routine procedure that should be free of such illegal payments.

The ACB operation was conducted following a tip-off and a trap was laid, leading to the arrest of the two officials. According to preliminary investigations, the accused had demanded the bribe to expedite the approval process, exploiting their official positions. The ACB has registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and is further investigating the matter. This incident adds to the growing list of corruption cases in Telangana's urban development authorities, raising concerns about the integrity of local governance.

The arrests have sparked reactions from civil society, with activists calling for stricter vigilance and systemic reforms to curb corruption in public offices. The ACB has urged citizens to report any demands for bribes, assuring prompt action. The accused are expected to be produced before a special court, and further investigations may reveal more individuals involved. This case underscores the need for transparency and accountability in government procedures, especially in real estate and construction approvals, which are often plagued by corruption.