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Telangana ACB Arrests ST Hostel Warden in Rs.14,000 Bribe Case
Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested a hostel worker named Bukya Valusimha.
He was the warden and record assistant at an ST Boys Hostel.
Officials said he asked for money from a complainant.
The money was allegedly requested to avoid recording six absent days as unauthorized.
It was also allegedly meant to prevent problems with future salary bills.
He first asked for Rs.15,000 but agreed to take Rs.14,000.
Officials recovered the money and said tests on both his hands turned pink.
The investigation is still continuing, and the complainant’s identity is being protected.
Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested Bukya Valusimha, an ST Boys Hostel warden and record assistant.
Valusimha allegedly demanded money to avoid recording six days of the complainant’s August 2026 absence as unauthorized.
The alleged demand was also linked to preparing the complainant’s future salary bills without obstruction.
He initially demanded Rs.15,000 and later accepted Rs.14,000 after bargaining.
ACB officials recovered the alleged bribe, and chemical tests on both of Valusimha’s hands reportedly tested positive; the case remains under investigation.
- Who
- Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested Bukya Valusimha, the warden and record assistant at an ST Boys Hostel.
- What
- Valusimha was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs.14,000 bribe demand and acceptance.
- Where
- The case concerns the ST Boys Hostel at Satyanarayanapuram in Charla mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana.
- When
- The article does not provide the arrest date; the alleged absence involved six days in August 2026.
- Why
- The alleged bribe was sought to avoid marking the complainant’s absence as unauthorized and to prevent obstruction in preparing future salary bills.
Key facts
- Accused
- Bukya Valusimha
- Position
- Warden and record assistant; in-charge of the ST Boys Hostel at Satyanarayanapuram
- Alleged bribe
- Rs.14,000
- Initial demand
- Rs.15,000
- Alleged official favor
- Not marking six days of August 2026 absence as unauthorized and avoiding problems with future salary bills
- Evidence cited
- The alleged bribe was recovered, and chemical tests on both hands reportedly turned pink
- Case status
- Under investigation
Sources
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