Telangana ACB arrests Nalgonda Deputy Tahsildar

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested deputy tahsildar Shaik Javeed who allegedly demanded a bribe. He was working on deputation in Civil Supplies department, Miryalguda, under the District Civil Supplies Officer (DCSO), Nalgonda.

The ACB said that the bribe amount, initially ̥₹1 lakh, was later reduced to ₹70,000 following the complainant’s request. The bribe was sought in exchange for conducting a Panchanama report of three seized vehicles, which was necessary to obtain vehicle release orders from the Joint Collector Court.

Following the complaint and preliminary investigation, the ACB booked a case. The accused official was arrested and produced before the special court for SPE and ACB cases in Nampally, Hyderabad. The investigation is currently ongoing.

How to lodge complaints with Telangana ACB?

The ACB advised the public to report any demand for bribes by public servants to its toll-free number 1064. Complaints can also be submitted via WhatsApp at 9440446106 or through social media platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) at @TelanganaACB. The identity of complainants will be kept confidential.