Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Electricity Department ADE Jailed in Assets Case
An Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) named Ambedkar Erugu, who works in the Electricity Department, has been arrested.
He is accused of having more money and property than he should, based on his income.
Officials searched 15 locations connected to him and found a lot of cash, properties like flats and buildings, land, and gold.
He has been ordered by the court to stay in jail for 14 days while the investigation continues.
The officials believe the value of his assets is much higher than what has been calculated so far.
An ADE in the Electricity Department, Ambedkar Erugu, was arrested.
He is accused of having assets that exceed his declared income.
Searches were conducted at 15 locations belonging to him and his relatives.
Authorities found Rs 2.18 crore in cash and other properties.
He was placed in judicial custody for 14 days.
- Who
- Ambedkar Erugu, ADE in the Electricity Department
- What
- Was arrested and placed in judicial remand for holding assets exceeding declared income.
- When
- Wednesday (court appearance), Tuesday (searches)
- Where
- Nampally ACB court, Hyderabad; 15 locations belonging to the accused and relatives
- Why
- Accused of acquiring assets by abusing his official position.
Public Perception
Legal Proceedings
Severity of Actions
Public Perception
Outrage over alleged corruption by a government official and potential misuse of power.
Legal Proceedings
Emphasis on due process and awaiting the court's final decision and the outcome of the investigation.
- Accused
- Ambedkar Erugu
- Position
- Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE)
- Department
- Electricity Department
- Judicial Remand
- 14 days
- Cash Found
- Rs 2.18 crore
- Bank Deposits
- Rs 78 lakh