Panchayat Secretary Nabbed in Telangana Bribery Scandal

An Anti-Corruption Bureau operation resulted in the arrest of Panchayat Secretary Patlolla Nagalaxmi for accepting a bribe in Budhera village, Telangana. The arrest occurred at the Gram Panchayat office when Nagalaxmi accepted Rs 8,000 to provide official permissions. She now faces legal proceedings in Hyderabad.

In a significant operation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), a Panchayat Secretary was apprehended on Monday while accepting an illicit payment in Budhera village, Sangareddy district, Telangana.

Officials disclosed that Patlolla Nagalaxmi, aged 40, was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from a local resident. The incident took place at 1:05 PM in the Gram Panchayat office, where she demanded the sum in exchange for issuing key official permissions, including the establishment of a water servicing center and a new house number allotment.

Nagalaxmi's actions were deemed improper and dishonest, violating her official duties to gain personal advantage. Post-arrest, she was presented before the Hon'ble II Additional Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases in Hyderabad. While the investigation continues, the complainant's identity remains protected for security reasons.

(With inputs from agencies.)