Hyderabad SI Arrested After ACB Recovers Rs 50,000 Alleged Bribe

Overview

• The ACB arrested an unnamed sub‑inspector from Gandhi Nagar Police Station after recovering Rs 50,000 that it says was a part payment of a demanded Rs 1 lakh bribe.
• According to the bureau, the money was sought to issue station bail and to prevent future harassment of a complainant in a case.
• The ACB said the cash was seized from the officer’s possession and accused him of performing his duties improperly and dishonestly to gain undue advantage.
• The accused was taken into custody and is to be produced before a city court for judicial remand while the ACB continues its criminal investigation.
• The case highlights a common form of police corruption in which officers use discretionary powers over bail and case handling to extract payments and may prompt departmental and legal action if proven.