Telangana ACB registers disproportionate assets cases

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana has uncovered significant assets allegedly amassed by two government officials in separate investigations, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the state. In the latest case, the ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against suspended Shamirpet tahsildar and joint sub-registrar Thummakomma Sucharita, following searches conducted on Thursday, June 25.

During raids at her residence and properties linked to her relatives and associates, officials discovered assets with a documented value exceeding 5.05 crore rupees. The seized items include 2.17 acres of agricultural land in Siddipet district, three flats in Hyderabad, two plots of land, two cars, and approximately 12 lakh rupees in cash. Investigators also recovered gold and diamond jewelry valued at about 1.20 crore rupees and bank deposits totaling 38 lakh rupees. The ACB stated the market value of the immovable properties is likely substantially higher than the book value.

Sucharita is already in judicial custody following her arrest on May 26 in a separate bribery case. Officials allege she was caught demanding a 30 lakh rupee bribe and accepting an initial...