ACB Conducts Raid in Kodimyal Forest Range Office, Forest Officer Caught Taking Bribe
The Kodimyal Forest Range Office ACB raid has drawn attention after Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught a Forest Range Officer accepting a bribe in Jagitial district. The latest update from the operation indicates that the officer was apprehended while reportedly taking Rs 80,000, triggering an immediate investigation.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted the raid at the Forest Range Office in Kodimyal under Jagitial district. Officials launched the operation as part of an anti-corruption drive aimed at checking irregularities and ensuring accountability in government offices.
Kodimyal Forest Range Office ACB Raid: Incident Details
According to officials, Forest Range Officer Moinuddin was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe amount of Rs 80,000. The operation was carried out by ACB personnel during a surprise inspection at the office.
The incident unfolded inside the Forest Range Office premises, where ACB teams monitored the transaction before moving in and taking action. The alleged bribe acceptance led to immediate intervention by officials present during the raid.
ACB Officials Conduct Surprise Inspection
The raid was conducted under the supervision of ACB Karimnagar DSP Vijay Kumar. Acting on information received, the team carried out sudden checks at the office and initiated verification procedures.
As part of the operation, ACB officials reportedly closed the office doors and began detailed inspections. Documents and other relevant materials were examined as part of the police investigation and evidence collection process.
Authority Response and Action Taken
Following the operation, ACB officials continued their inquiry into the matter. The agency is expected to record statements and complete procedural formalities related to the case.
Authorities have not yet released a detailed official statement on the outcome of the inspection. However, the action marks another significant step in anti-corruption enforcement within government departments.
Background of the Investigation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau routinely conducts raids and surprise inspections based on complaints and intelligence inputs regarding alleged corruption in public offices. Such operations are aimed at ensuring transparency and deterring illegal practices among public servants.
The Kodimyal Forest Range Office ACB raid remains under investigation, with officials expected to proceed with further legal action. The case registered following the operation is likely to form the basis of the ongoing inquiry into the alleged bribe transaction.