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Crime
Telangana police officer nabbed with Rs 2 lakh bribe, second case in two months
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:03 AM
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A Telangana police officer was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh, marking the second bribery incident involving a cop in the state within two months, India Today reports.
Hyderabad, Telangana – Law‑enforcement officials in Telangana have detained a police officer after a sting operation revealed he accepted a cash bribe of Rs 2 lakh. The incident, reported by India Today, is the second bribery case involving a police personnel in the state within a span of two months.
According to the anti‑corruption unit, the officer was approached by alleged intermediaries seeking facilitation for a routine service. The transaction was recorded, and the officer was taken into custody shortly thereafter. Senior police officials confirmed that the case is being investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The department has pledged a swift inquiry and has warned that any personnel found guilty will face strict disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and prosecution. The incident underscores growing concerns over integrity within the police force, prompting calls for stricter oversight.
State authorities have not disclosed the officer's name or the exact location of the encounter, citing procedural requirements. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.
According to the anti‑corruption unit, the officer was approached by alleged intermediaries seeking facilitation for a routine service. The transaction was recorded, and the officer was taken into custody shortly thereafter. Senior police officials confirmed that the case is being investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The department has pledged a swift inquiry and has warned that any personnel found guilty will face strict disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and prosecution. The incident underscores growing concerns over integrity within the police force, prompting calls for stricter oversight.
State authorities have not disclosed the officer's name or the exact location of the encounter, citing procedural requirements. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.