Deputy Manager Suspended for Corruption in Mahabubnagar
In a strong move against corruption, the district administration has suspended Irfan, the Deputy Manager of the Civil Supplies Department. He was accused of bribery and extortion. This is not the first time he has faced such charges—he had already been suspended twice before for similar offenses. Officials found that he was running an illegal extortion racket, demanding bribes from rice millers and contractors.
Reports suggest that Irfan had formed a private team to target rice millers who failed to supply Custom Milled Rice (CMR) to the government. Instead of ensuring they followed the rules, he allegedly used his team to threaten them and force them to pay large amounts of money under the excuse of delayed supply. Even when some millers agreed to provide the rice on time, he reportedly still rejected their compliance and continued demanding bribes.
This corrupt practice not only put pressure on rice millers but also caused significant financial losses to the government. Sources say that Irfan had built a system of bribery in his jurisdiction, making corruption a common practice. His misuse of power led to frustration among the business community and government officials alike.
Despite being suspended twice before, Irfan continued his illegal activities. This is the third time that higher authorities have taken action against him, showing his repeated disregard for rules and ethics.
Social activist Diddi Praveen Kumar, who has been fighting against corruption in the district, welcomed the suspension but called for stricter punishment. He stated, “Irfan is a habitual bribe-taker who ignores government regulations. He will go to any extent to extort money from rice millers. While his suspension is a good step, repeat offenders like him should be dismissed from service to set an example.”
Irfan’s suspension has been widely supported by those affected by his corruption. However, there are increasing demands for a stronger crackdown on officials who repeatedly engage in corrupt practices. Many believe that strict action is necessary to ensure that the Civil Supplies Department operates with honesty and transparency.
