Police Officer Banala Ramu Arrested for Bribery in Bhadradri Kothagudem
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Sub-Inspector Banala Ramu from Palvoncha Town Police Station in Bhadradri Kothagudem district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. He was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from advocate Kadapakonda Laxma Reddy.
The bribe was demanded in exchange for filing a charge sheet against accused persons in a criminal case lodged by the advocate’s client, Seeram Sravani. The ACB recovered the bribe amount hidden in the wash area of Ramu’s house. Chemical tests confirmed the presence of the bribe on his fingers and the contact portion between the house wall and the wastewater pipe.
Ramu was subsequently arrested and produced before the III Additional Sessions Judge for SPE & ACB Cases in Warangal. Further investigations into the matter are now underway.
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Bribery -: Bribery means giving or taking money or gifts to do something illegal or wrong. In this case, the police officer took money to do something he should not have done.
Bhadradri Kothagudem -: Bhadradri Kothagudem is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is known for its coal mines and beautiful temples.
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) -: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is a special police department in India that catches people who take or give bribes. They work to stop corruption.
Sub-Inspector -: A Sub-Inspector is a rank in the police force. It is a position below an Inspector and above a Constable. They help maintain law and order.
Palvoncha Town Police Station -: Palvoncha Town Police Station is a police station in Palvoncha, a town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Police stations are places where police officers work to keep the area safe.
Advocate -: An advocate is a lawyer who helps people with legal problems. They represent people in court and give legal advice.
Charge sheet -: A charge sheet is a document prepared by the police. It lists the charges or accusations against a person who is suspected of committing a crime.
Chemical tests -: Chemical tests are scientific tests used to find out if certain substances are present. In this case, they used chemical tests to confirm the presence of the bribe money.
III Additional Sessions Judge -: The III Additional Sessions Judge is a judge in a higher court who handles serious criminal cases. ‘III’ means third, indicating the rank or position of the judge.
Warangal -: Warangal is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is known for its historical sites and rich cultural heritage.