Banjara Hills police inspector caught taking Rs 3 lakh bribe from pub owner

M Narender was detained for questioning and a probe has been launched. Meanwhile, his house is being searched.

Hyderabad: Banjara Hills Police Inspector M Narender was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials while accepting a bribe of Rs.3 lakh from a pub owner on Friday.

He was detained for questioning and a probe has been launched. ACB DSP Srikanth is interrogating Narender at the police station while searches are underway at the station and Narender’s residence.

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Narender is also accused of demanding an additional Rs.5 lakh from the pub owner and threatening to lodge a civil case against him if not given. The pub owner reportedly complained to the ACB after the inspector demanded additional cash.

Besides Inspector Narender, a Home Guard identified as Hari and two constables are also being interrogated by the ACB officials.