Telangana ACB arrests two PMKSY 2.0 project officials in alleged bribery case
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau said it arrested two officials of the PMKSY 2.0 Bhagirathipet Project on 22 October 2026 over alleged bribe demands from a contractor.
Key points
- The Telangana ACB said it arrested a project officer and a technical officer of the PMKSY 2.0 Bhagirathipet Project on 22 October 2026.
- According to the ACB, a contractor alleged that Rs 39.17 lakh was transferred to accounts the officials allegedly communicated.
- The ACB said the two are being produced before the Special Court in Warangal for judicial remand and investigation continues.
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said it arrested two officials of the PMKSY 2.0 Bhagirathipet Project in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on 22 October 2026. According to the ACB, the two allegedly demanded bribes from a contractor to process bills and allot further works. The ACB said Rs 39.17 lakh was allegedly transferred to accounts named by the officials.
What Happened
According to the ACB's press note, a case was registered on 14 October 2026 by ACB Warangal Range against Satish Reddy, Project Officer, PMKSY 2.0, Bhagirathipet Project, and Raju, Technical Officer, PMKSY 2.0, Bhagirathipet Project.
The complainant, a contractor, alleged that the officers demanded illegal gratification of 10% to 25% of the bill amounts for works under the PMKSY 2.0 scheme, the ACB said. The complainant also alleged that the officers threatened that pending bills would not be processed and further works would not be allotted unless the amounts were paid.
According to the complaint and the ACB's verification, an aggregate of Rs 39.17 lakh was transferred to various bank and UPI accounts allegedly communicated by the officers. The ACB said the complainant furnished bank statements and WhatsApp chat records. The ACB also said the project officer allegedly demanded a further 25% of the amount relating to the seventh bill.
The case was registered under Sections 7(a), 7(b) and 13(1)(b) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, after authorisation by the competent authority, the ACB said. Both officials are being produced before the Special Court for SPE and ACB Cases, Warangal, for judicial remand, and further investigation is in progress.
These are allegations, not findings of guilt; the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, and due process continues.
What It Means
The case shows how a bribe demand can be reported and checked by the ACB before it acts. Any member of the public asked for a bribe by a public servant in Telangana can call the ACB's toll-free number 1064, or reach it on WhatsApp at 9440446106. The ACB says the name and details of the complainant are kept secret. Oquilia's guide to every state's anti-corruption helpline is at https://www.oquilia.com/report-a-bribe.
Source: Telangana ACB press note
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Sources & Citations
- Telangana ACB press note — Anti-Corruption Bureau, Telangana