The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a search at the Irrigation and Command Area Development (CAD) office in Hyderabad Red Hills, leading to the arrest of four officials. The search lasted for 13 hours from 5 pm yesterday to 6 am today.
Operational officer K. Bansilal (EE) and two Assistant Engineers, Nikesh and Karthik, were taken into custody and shifted to the Nampally ACB office. Another official, who was not named, was also detained during the search.
A team of 20 people, led by ACB DSP Sridhar, carried out the search operation. After four hours of searching, the four officers were apprehended by the ACB officials.
The arrested officials are accused of taking bribes and engaging in corrupt practices. The ACB investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken as per the law.