Special Revenue Inspector arrested on graft charges

Secunderabad: The Special Revenue Inspector in Marredpally Tahsildar Office, Umar, was arrested on Wednesday by the officials of Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 from Sudharani of Tukaram Gate for sanctioning her application under Kalyana Lakshmi scheme.

Sudharani had applied for government assistance under the scheme. During the ACB investigation, files handled by the RI were checked. The ACB officials were also informed that Umar was facing allegations of resorting to corrupt practices. Meanwhile, the district collector has issued orders suspending Umar and an attender who allegedly assisted him.