Three Government Officers Arrested for Bribery in Hyderabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem
In a significant crackdown on corruption, three government officers were arrested in Hyderabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem for allegedly accepting bribes. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) reported these arrests on Tuesday.
Hyderabad Incident
The first arrest involved Sri Venkoba, an Assistant Executive Engineer from Circle XI, GHMC, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. He was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. This bribe was taken in exchange for recording measurements in the M Book for work completed by the complainant. The bribe money was recovered from Venkoba, and a chemical test confirmed the presence of bribe-related substances on his fingertips. He was subsequently arrested and presented before the Additional Special Judge for SPE and Anti-Corruption Bureau Cases in Hyderabad.
Bhadradri Kothagudem Incident
In a separate case, two officers, Sri Syed Khaleelullah, an Administrative Officer, and Sri Damalla Sudhakar, a Junior Assistant at the Government Medical College, were arrested by the ACB’s Khammam Unit. They demanded a bribe of Rs 7 lakh and accepted an initial payment of Rs 3 lakh. This bribe was for preparing salary bills for outsourcing employees and reinstating 23 previously removed outsourcing employees at the Government Medical College. The bribe money was found on Khaleelullah’s office table, and a chemical test confirmed the presence of bribe-related substances on his right-hand fingers. Both officers were arrested and presented before the Special Court for SPE & ACB cases cum III Additional District and Sessions Judge in Warangal. The cases are currently under investigation.
Doubts Revealed
Bribery -: Bribery is when someone gives money or gifts to a person in power to get something done unfairly. It’s like cheating to get special treatment.
Hyderabad -: Hyderabad is a big city in India, known for its rich history and technology companies. It’s the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
Bhadradri Kothagudem -: Bhadradri Kothagudem is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. It’s known for its coal mines and beautiful temples.
Assistant Executive Engineer -: An Assistant Executive Engineer is a person who helps plan and oversee construction projects. They make sure everything is built correctly and safely.
Government Medical College -: A Government Medical College is a school where students learn to become doctors. It’s run by the government, so it usually costs less to study there.
Salary bills -: Salary bills are documents that show how much money employees should be paid for their work. They are important for making sure everyone gets the right amount of money.
Reinstating employees -: Reinstating employees means giving someone their job back after they have been removed or suspended. It’s like letting them return to work after a break.
