Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Telangana ACB Arrests GPO, Accomplice in Rs.1.30 Lakh Bribe Case
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau investigated a complaint about an alleged bribe.
Officials said GPO Durga Prasad demanded Rs.1.30 lakh.
The money was connected to transferring land into the complainant’s name.
It was also connected to issuing Patta Passbooks.
The complainant was asked to pay Rs.80,000 first.
During the operation, the money was given to Prasad’s alleged accomplice, Pothu Rajender.
ACB officers recovered the money and arrested both men.
The investigation is still continuing.
Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested GPO Durga Prasad and accomplice Pothu Rajender in Mancherial district.
Officials said Prasad demanded Rs.1.30 lakh for land-transfer validation and Patta Passbook issuance.
The complainant paid Rs.80,000 as the alleged first installment of the bribe.
The money was handed to Rajender and recovered during the ACB trap operation.
A chemical test on Rajender’s hands reportedly turned pink, and the case remains under investigation.
- Who
- Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested GPO Durga Prasad and his alleged accomplice Pothu Rajender.
- What
- The two men were arrested in connection with an alleged Rs.1.30 lakh bribe demand.
- When
- The arrests took place on Tuesday.
- Where
- Near agricultural fields at Peddapeta in Mancherial district.
- Why
- The bribe was allegedly sought for validating a land transfer and issuing Patta Passbooks.
- Agency
- Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Accused official
- Durga Prasad, Grama Paripalana Officer at Peddapeta
- Alleged accomplice
- Pothu Rajender, 33, of Bitturpalli
- Total alleged bribe
- Rs.1.30 lakh
- First installment
- Rs.80,000
- Remaining installment
- Rs.50,000 after completion of the work
- Case status
- Under investigation