Chandanagar police SI and constable held in ₹75,000 bribe case
Two Chandanagar police officials were caught in an ACB operation for demanding and accepting a total ₹75,000 in a case file handling. The incident involved a Sub-Inspector and a Constable, with part of the bribe already paid and another portion recovered during the arrest.
Key takeaways
- An ACB operation led to the arrest of a Sub-Inspector and a Constable at Chandanagar police station.
- Total bribe linked to the case amounts to ₹75,000, with partial payments already made and recovered.
- The investigation is ongoing and the officers are in judicial remand proceedings.
What Happened
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Ranga Reddy Range conducted a targeted operation that led to the arrest of a Sub-Inspector and a Police Constable attached to the Chandanagar police station on charges of accepting a bribe. The officers are named as Bandela Balraj, the Sub-Inspector, and Botta Raghavendra Kumar, the Constable who worked as a station writer.
According to the ACB, Balraj demanded and accepted ₹75,000 from a complainant in exchange for facilitating an official favour related to a criminal case opened at Chandanagar police station. The accused allegedly managed to receive ₹20,000 in cash earlier and Balraj’s associate is said to have received ₹10,000 through UPI payments. On the same day, Balraj allegedly accepted an additional ₹75,000, and the tainted amount was recovered from a drawer in his office desk with his knowledge. Both officers were arrested and handed over to judicial custody for remand before the Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Hyderabad.
The ACB stated that the accused officials acted dishonestly in discharging their duties to obtain an undue advantage, and the case remains under investigation. The bureau also urged the public to report bribe demands by public servants through its toll-free number, 1064.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within law enforcement at a local station level. If validated by ongoing investigations, it could prompt scrutiny of procedures around handling cases and charge sheets, and may influence public trust in policing practices in the area.
Background
The report identifies the setting as Chandanagar police station and mentions that the bribe was connected to actions involving a criminal case filed there, including investigation and filing a charge sheet. The ACB’s involvement indicates a formal anti-corruption investigation framework operating in the region.
Key Facts
- The accused are Bandela Balraj, Sub-Inspector, and Botta Raghavendra Kumar, Police Constable, stationed at Chandanagar police station.
- The bribe amount involved in this incident is ₹75,000, with ₹20,000 previously received in cash and ₹10,000 received via UPI, prior to the latest alleged payment.
- The latest ₹75,000 payment was made on the day of the arrest, and the money was recovered from Balraj’s office drawer in his possession.
- Both officers were arrested and are to be produced before the Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Hyderabad for remand; the case is described as under investigation.
- The ACB urged the public to report bribe demands through the toll-free number 1064.
What Happens Next
The case is described as under investigation, with the officers in custody awaiting judicial remand proceedings before the designated judge in Hyderabad. Further actions, including charging decisions and any additional arrests or recoveries, would depend on the ongoing probe and evidence gathered by the ACB.
Sources reviewed
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