06-08-2025
Jagtial District Transport Officer, driver in Telangana ACB net
Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested the district transport officer (DTO) and his personal driver in Jagtial district for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant in exchange for an official favour.
The accused officer, identified as Banoth Bhadru Naik, posted as the DTO in Jagtial, allegedly received a bribe of ₹22,000 through his personal driver, Banoth Aravind. The bribe was demanded to avoid booking a case against the complainant, to prevent the imposition of a fine on his earth mover, and to ensure the release of the complainant's mobile phones.
According to ACB officials, the tainted amount of ₹22,000 was recovered from the possession of the driver, Aravind. Investigation revealed that the officer had initially demanded a bribe of ₹40,000, later reducing it to ₹35,000. Out of this, ₹13,000 had already been paid on August 4 as an initial instalment. The remaining ₹22,000 was handed over on August 6 through the private driver, leading to the case.
Both the officer and the driver have been arrested and produced before the special court for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar. Further investigation is underway.
ACB's phone number to complaint about demand for bribes
The ACB has urged the public to report any demand for bribe by public servants by calling the toll-free number 1064. Citizens can also reach out through WhatsApp on 9440446106, or via the ACB's official handles on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). The bureau has assured that the identity of the complainant will be protected.
