ACB nabs Dy. Commissioner of Rajendra Nagar Municipality for accepting Rs. 2L to avoid hotel seizure

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested K. Ravi Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Circle-11, Rajendra Nagar Municipality, GHMC, on July 25, 2025, for demanding and accepting a bribe.

Ravi Kumar allegedly asked for ₹5,00,000 from a hotel owner and accepted ₹2,00,000 in cash to prevent action against the hotel, which had been found with irregularities during an inspection. The accused promised to help the hotel avoid a seizure and ensure smooth operations in the future in exchange for the payment.

ACB officials conducted a trap and recovered the bribe money from Kumar. A chemical test on his fingers confirmed the presence of the bribe amount.

Deputy Commissioner of Circle-11, Rajendra Nagar Municipality, GHMC, Ravi Kumar was arrested and sent to judicial remand. The investigation is ongoing.

The ACB urged the public to report any instances of bribery by calling the toll-free number 1064 or through social media channels, including WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), or X (formerly Twitter) (@TelanganaACB). The complainant’s identity will be kept confidential.