In a shocking crackdown on corruption, Andhra Pradesh’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has nabbed two police officers red-handed while accepting a massive ₹3 lakh bribe in YSR Kadapa district. The incident unfolded at a local police station, exposing deep-rooted graft within law enforcement ranks.
Circle Inspector NV Ramana from Pulivendula Rural Circle and Sub-Inspector Dasari Anil Kumar from Simhadripuram police station were trapped in a meticulously laid sting operation. The duo had allegedly demanded the bribe from an accused involved in a string of chain-snatching crimes. Sources reveal the accused had purchased a motorcycle from a gang trafficking stolen bikes from Kashmir, swapping registration plates to offload them illegally.
This very bike was used in multiple chain-snatching incidents, with suspicions linking the rider to thefts worth nearly ₹15 lakh in gold chains. After gathering intel on the accused’s activities, the officers reportedly hiked their demand to ₹4 lakh for leniency. The accused had already paid a portion last Saturday, but when pressure mounted for the balance, he turned to the ACB with a formal complaint.
Acting swiftly, ACB teams orchestrated the trap, instructing the complainant to hand over ₹3 lakh to the sub-inspector at the station. The moment the cash exchanged hands, officers swooped in, catching SI Dasari Anil Kumar in the act. CI NV Ramana was also taken into custody as investigations deepen.
This bust is part of a broader wave of anti-graft actions. In a separate case in Srikakulam’s Ichchapuram, ACB apprehended Mandal Education Officer Kurmana Apparao and data entry operator Uppada Kameswara Rao taking ₹10,000 from a retired teacher. Meanwhile, a Village Revenue Officer in Vizianagaram’s Bhogapuram mandal was nabbed accepting a bribe from a complainant.
ACB Director General Atul Singh recently emphasized expanding informant networks to root out corrupt officials across departments. Statistics show the bureau registered 115 cases in 2025 alone, including 69 trap operations, eight disproportionate assets probes, seven criminal misconduct filings, 19 regular inquiries, and 12 surprise checks. These efforts signal a relentless push to fortify anti-corruption laws and restore public trust in governance.