Nalgonda Official Caught Accepting ₹30,000 Bribe

In a sting operation, an Assistant District Education (ADE) officer in Nalgonda district, Telangana, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. The incident occurred when the ADE officer demanded the bribe from a school teacher to process their transfer request.

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted the sting operation based on a complaint filed by the school teacher. The ACB team laid a trap and caught the ADE officer while accepting the bribe amount. The officer has been taken into custody and an investigation is underway.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of corruption in the education department in Telangana. The ACB has been actively cracking down on bribery cases involving government officials, with several high-profile arrests made in recent months. The state government has also emphasized the need to root out corruption and ensure transparency in the delivery of public services.