The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raids on Road Transport Authority (RTA) offices across the State. The ACB team searched 12 RTA offices and check-posts, including locations in Malakpet, Bandlaguda, Tolichowki, Ranga Reddy, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Nalgonda, Mahbubnagar, Mahabubabad, Salur check-post in Nizamabad, Bhoraj Check post in Adilabad, and Aswaraopet check-post in Khammam.
DSP Sridhar led officers in searching the Bandlaguda RTA office, where documents were seized. Raids were also conducted at the Hyderabad West Zone office. During the operations, ACB seized unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 2,70,720, revealing irregularities and illicit transactions within the RTA. Suspected agents and RTA officials involved in bribery schemes for services like vehicle registration were interrogated.
The ACB’s actions have shaken the RTA department, known for bureaucratic obstacles and corruption allegations. Further revelations are expected as the investigation progresses, exposing more malpractices within the RTA. The Telangana Auto and Motor Welfare Union called for strict action against corrupt officers fleecing applicants at RTA offices.
The ACB discovered that RTA officials were collecting unauthorized cash from truck drivers passing through check-posts. Private individuals were recruited unofficially to collect money, paid by RTA staff and officials. Legal action will be taken against these private individuals working at check-posts to collect money.
