Telangana Women Cops Booked for ₹60,000 Bribe Demand

The Anti-Corruption Bureau booked two women police officials from Vikarabad Women Police Station in Telangana in a bribery case.

Telangana: 2 Women Cops Booked in ₹60K Bribe Case

According to the ACB, Inspector of Police B. Saroja and Sub-Inspector H. Rani allegedly demanded a Rs 60,000 bribe from a complainant to issue notices in a case. The amount was later allegedly settled to Rs 40,000 after negotiations. Despite reduced demand, officers pressured payment, forcing complaint; after verification, ACB registered criminal misconduct case against both officers.The ACB said it is investigating the case and will take action as per due procedure of law.

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ACB Crackdown Intensifies: Rising Corruption Cases

Amid the Vikarabad case, Telangana has witnessed a sharp surge in Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) action against police personnel in 2026. In recent months, the ACB has caught more than seven officials red-handed in trap operations across Medak, Nirmal, Warangal, and Hyderabad, and has booked around 10–12 police personnel — including inspectors, sub-inspectors, and constables — in various corruption cases.

In a major recovery this year, the ACB seized over ₹34 lakh from a police inspector, exposing large-scale corruption. Officials revealed that most of these cases involve bribes demanded to avoid arrests, issue notices, or weaken criminal cases. The ACB has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, warning that strict action will continue against any public servant found guilty. The ACB is actively encouraging citizens to report bribery or corruption through the toll-free helpline 1064 to strengthen transparency and accountability.

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