Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau officials caught a Madhapur Sub Inspector red-handed while he accepted a ₹50,000 bribe for extending an official favour.
The accused, Gandra Vinay, served as a Sub Inspector at Madhapur Police Station. ACB officials stepped in after a complainant reported a direct demand for illegal gratification.
Officials said the Sub Inspector demanded ₹50,000 to provide copies of a notice issued in Crime No. 2202/2025 at the police station. He also assured the complainant that he would avoid making any arrest in the case if the payment was made.
The complainant approached the ACB after facing repeated demands. After verifying the allegation, officials planned a trap to catch the officer during the transaction.
Telangana ACB trap exposes bribery demand by police officer
During the trap, the Sub Inspector accepted the bribe amount from the complainant. ACB officials immediately apprehended him and seized the ₹50,000 cash.
Officials conducted chemical tests at the spot and confirmed that the officer accepted illegal gratification. The bureau registered a case under relevant legal provisions and launched further investigation.
ACB officials produced the accused before the competent court and said they would examine whether he demanded bribes in other cases.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau reiterated that public servants commit a criminal offence when they demand or accept bribes. Officials urged citizens to report such demands without fear.
Members of the public can contact the Telangana ACB through the toll-free number 1064. They can also lodge complaints via WhatsApp at 9440446106, the Facebook page “Telangana ACB,” or the official website. The bureau assured complainants that it would keep their identities confidential.
Gandra Vinay, Sub Inspector of Police. Madhapur P.S. was caught red handed by the Telangana #ACB officials, when he demanded and accepted the #bribe amount of Rs. 50,000/- from the complainant for doing an official favour i.e. “for providing copies of the notice issued in Cr. No.… pic.twitter.com/ESMVBtH4tn
— ACB Telangana (@TelanganaACB) February 10, 2026