Telangana: Suryapet DSP and Inspector arrested in bribery case

DSP K Parthasarathi and Inspector P Veera Raghavulu were allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 25 lakh, later negotiated to Rs 16 lakh, from a complainant to avoid his arrest

Suryapet: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) K Parthasarathi and Inspector P Veera Raghavulu for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 25 lakh, later negotiated to Rs 16 lakh, from a complainant. The accused officers were produced before the II Additional Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

According to reports, the complainant, a scanning centre owner, was facing legal issues for being involved in a fake medical certificates racket. The police officials allegedly demanded the bribe to avoid his arrest and allow his business to continue operating without interference.

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Finding himself constantly under police pressure, the complainant approached ACB officials in Nalgonda, who swiftly launched an investigation.

Following a sting operation, the ACB team, led by Additional SP Kamalakar Reddy, apprehended the DSP and Inspector. Searches were conducted at their offices and residences.