Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Police Suspensions and Investigations in Telangana
In Telangana, several police officers have been suspended due to serious allegations of misconduct.
One station house officer (SHO) was suspended for allegedly extorting and blackmailing a woman who had come to lodge a complaint.
The SHO is accused of demanding ₹2 crore and threatening to post her personal videos.
Meanwhile, three traffic police personnel were suspended for their involvement in a bribery racket related to drunk-driving cases.
They allegedly accepted bribes from motorists and presented fake candidates in court.
The police are conducting full-scale investigations into these incidents to ensure accountability and maintain public trust.
SHO U. Srinivasulu Reddy suspended for alleged extortion and blackmail of a woman.
Three traffic police personnel suspended for bribery in drunk-driving cases.
Allegations include demanding ₹2 crore and accepting ₹35,700 in bribes.
Full-scale investigations underway to address police misconduct and corruption.
Police are committed to holding officers accountable and ensuring transparency.
- Who
- Police officers and civilians in Telangana
- What
- Allegations of extortion, blackmail, and bribery within the police force
- When
- Recent incidents, with specific cases reported and investigated
- Where
- Various locations in Telangana, including Jubilee Hills, Karimnagar, and other districts
- Why
- To address misconduct and corruption within the police force and ensure accountability
Police Accountability
Police Misconduct
Extortion and Blackmail
Police Accountability
The suspension of SHO U. Srinivasulu Reddy demonstrates the police department's commitment to holding officers accountable for misconduct.
Police Misconduct
The allegations against SHO U. Srinivasulu Reddy highlight a systemic issue of police misconduct and abuse of power.
Bribery in Drunk-Driving Cases
Police Accountability
The suspension of three traffic police personnel shows the department's efforts to root out corruption within its ranks.
Police Misconduct
The bribery scandal involving traffic police reveals a deeper culture of corruption and unethical behavior within the force.
- Suspended SHO
- U. Srinivasulu Reddy
- Alleged Extortion Amount
- ₹2 crore
- Suspended Traffic Personnel
- 3
- Alleged Bribery Cases
- 114
- Total Bribery Amount Collected
- ₹35,700