Wed Feb 04 10:53:04 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Hyderabad Municipal Engineer Arrested in Bribery Sting

The Story:
On February 4, 2026, a superintending engineer with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s Kukatpally zone, identified as P. Chinna Reddy, was apprehended by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a bribery case. Reddy allegedly demanded and accepted ₹15 lakh for clearing official bills worth ₹1.40 crore. The bribe was received through a computer operator, Balasani Praveen Kumar, who was also taken into custody.

Key Points:

  • P. Chinna Reddy, a superintending engineer, was arrested for accepting a bribe.
  • The bribe amount was ₹15 lakh, demanded for clearing bills worth ₹1.40 crore.
  • Balasani Praveen Kumar, a computer operator, acted as an intermediary and was also arrested.
  • The arrests were made by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at Reddy’s office in Kukatpally.
  • The complainant’s identity is being protected for security reasons.
  • The ACB urged the public to report instances of bribery.

Key Takeaways:

  • Corruption remains a persistent issue within local government bodies in India.
  • The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau is actively pursuing and prosecuting corruption cases.
  • Outsourcing arrangements can be exploited to facilitate corrupt practices.
  • The use of technology (WhatsApp, Facebook, X) is being encouraged for reporting corruption.
  • Whistleblower protection is crucial to encourage citizens to report corruption.

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