Corruption in the police force took a hit as Andhra Pradesh’s Anti-Corruption Bureau executed a daring trap, catching two officers accepting ₹3 lakh in YSR Kadapa district. The Monday morning raid at a police station has sent shockwaves through the ranks, highlighting vulnerabilities in the system.
The tainted officials—Circle Inspector NV Ramana and Sub-Inspector Dasari Anil Kumar—were ensnared after demanding kickbacks from a chain-snatcher. The accused, linked to a sophisticated gang importing stolen motorcycles from Kashmir and altering plates for resale, used one such vehicle for brazen gold chain heists totaling ₹15 lakh.
Police intel had flagged the accused’s operations, prompting the officers to seek ₹4 lakh for a clean slate. A partial payment was made over the weekend, but escalating demands pushed the man to alert the ACB. In a textbook operation, the bureau coached him to deliver the remaining ₹3 lakh directly to the sub-inspector.
The handoff triggered an immediate intervention, with ACB sleuths arresting SI Dasari on the spot. His superior, CI Ramana, faced detention soon after. Probes are underway to uncover further links.
Parallel actions underscore ACB’s aggressive stance. In Srikakulam, education officials Kurmana Apparao and Uppada Kameswara Rao were caught pocketing ₹10,000 from a pensioner teacher. A revenue officer in Vizianagaram fell to a similar trap.
Director General Atul Singh’s strategy of bolstering whistleblower networks is paying off. The 2025 tally boasts 115 cases: 69 traps, eight asset discrepancies, seven misconduct charges, 19 inquiries, and 12 inspections. As these operations intensify, Andhra’s fight against bribery gains momentum, promising cleaner administration.