Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended Kommuri Mallareddy, the District Prohibition and Excise Office (Excise Superintendent) of Nizamabad, on charges of amassing assets beyond his known income sources through corrupt practices. The ACB conducted searches at his and his relatives’ properties, uncovering multiple assets including residential houses, commercial buildings, land, cash, and bank balances. The total value of the seized assets amounts to around Rs 3 crore, with further investigations ongoing to verify additional holdings.
The agency revealed that the accused officer will face legal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for allegedly violating Section 13 (1) (b) r/w 13 (2). Apart from the tangible assets seized, the ACB also discovered bank lockers registered under the names of the accused officer’s family members, which will be examined during the inquiry. The arrested officer is set to appear before the Second Additional Special Judge for judicial remand in SPE & ACB cases, marking a significant development in the anti-graft crackdown.
In a separate incident, the ACB recently arrested Sunkari Narahari, Deputy Director of Lands and Surveys (Multi Zone-2), in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Following searches at Narahari’s premises, authorities uncovered assets exceeding Rs 13 crore, including substantial amounts of cash, bank balances, fixed deposits, and valuable ornaments. The agency’s proactive actions underscore its commitment to combating corruption and holding public officials accountable for illicit enrichment.
