The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against a General Manager of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) and conducted simultaneous searches at eight locations across the state, including his residence in the Mallapur area of Hyderabad.
Accused and Searches
The accused officer has been identified as SAL Kumar. ACB teams initiated the searches early Tuesday at Kumar's G+3 house in Mallapur, as well as six other locations, including his office, the residences of friends and relatives in Hyderabad, and his farmhouse in Nizamabad.
Seizures and Ongoing Operations
During the searches, ACB teams unearthed Rs 1.05 crore in cash and over 50 tola of gold. The searches are still continuing, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
Background
The case underscores the ACB's ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption among public officials in Telangana. The agency has been active in pursuing cases of disproportionate assets and other corrupt practices.
This development comes as part of a broader initiative to ensure accountability and transparency in government departments. The ACB has urged the public to report any instances of corruption through its helpline and online portal.
