Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Bandlaguda RTO Officials Face Action After Viral Corruption Video
A video from a government transport office spread widely online.
It appeared to show a constable counting large amounts of cash.
The department said this could be connected to an unauthorised cash collection system.
The constable named Arun was suspended.
Two senior officials were moved away from their duties while the matter is investigated.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau also inspected and raided the office.
Officials will check whether department rules were broken.
Transport offices across Telangana were warned to keep unauthorised agents out.
Transport Constable Arun was suspended after a video showed him counting bundles of cash inside the licence issuance section.
Bandlaguda RTO officer Ram Chander and Motor Vehicle Inspector Bheem Singh were removed from their responsibilities and attached to headquarters.
Transport Commissioner K Ilambarithi ordered a detailed inquiry into the alleged cash collection system.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a surprise inspection and raid at the office after the video circulated widely.
The Transport Department warned Telangana regional offices against unauthorised agents and imposed personal accountability on responsible officers.
- Who
- Transport Constable Arun, Bandlaguda RTO officer Ram Chander, Motor Vehicle Inspector Bheem Singh, the Transport Department, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
- What
- A corruption probe and disciplinary action followed a viral video allegedly showing cash being counted inside the Bandlaguda RTO.
- When
- The suspension and orders were issued on Monday; the article does not provide a date.
- Where
- The Bandlaguda Regional Transport Office in Hyderabad’s South Zone.
- Why
- The action followed allegations of an illicit cash collection system and concerns that departmental rules may have been violated.
- Suspended official
- Transport Constable Arun
- Officials removed from responsibilities
- Bandlaguda RTO officer Ram Chander and Motor Vehicle Inspector Bheem Singh
- Departmental order
- Transport Commissioner K Ilambarithi ordered a detailed inquiry
- Trigger for action
- A widely circulated video showing cash being counted in the licence issuance section
- Additional investigation
- The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a surprise inspection and raid
- Statewide directive
- Regional offices across Telangana were told to prevent unauthorised agents from entering government compounds
- Accountability warning
- Responsible officers may be held personally liable if unauthorised individuals operate within office premises