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**Summary:**

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested U. Narsimha Rao, Assistant Director of Agriculture in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, after he was caught receiving a ₹25,000 bribe from a fertilizer shop owner. Rao allegedly demanded the bribe to prevent the cancellation of the shop’s license for purported violations related to urea sales. The ACB recovered the bribe money and took Rao into custody.

**News Article:**

**Agriculture Official Arrested in Bribery Sting**

*Bhadradri Kothagudem, August 26, 2025* – U. Narsimha Rao, Assistant Director of Agriculture in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, was arrested today by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe. The ACB caught Rao red-handed while he was receiving ₹25,000 from a fertilizer shop owner at his office in Kothagudem.

According to ACB sources, Rao allegedly demanded the bribe from the owner of a fertilizer shop located in Bangaruchilka village in the Palvancha mandal. Rao threatened to cancel the shop’s license, citing alleged violations of norms related to urea sales, unless a bribe was paid.

ACB officials set a trap for Rao after receiving a complaint from the shop owner. The bribe money was recovered from Rao’s possession, and he was immediately taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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