Police Officer Faces Criminal Charges in Hyderabad
In a shocking case of police misconduct, the Amberpet police station in Hyderabad has registered a criminal case against one of their own sub-inspectors for serious allegations including misappropriation of gold ornaments and misplacing his service weapon.
The accused officer, identified as V Bhanu Chander, currently remains in custody and is being interrogated regarding both incidents. The investigation was initiated following direct instructions from Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar after irregularities came to light.
How the Misconduct Came to Light
The officer's alleged wrongdoings surfaced shortly after he resigned from the police force two months ago, having successfully cleared the Group-II examinations in Andhra Pradesh. Bhanu Chander had expressed his intention to join the Group II service in AP and submitted his resignation accordingly.
However, when department officials asked him to surrender his service revolver as part of the standard exit protocol, the sub-inspector began avoiding the authorities. After repeated reminders, he finally claimed that he had misplaced the weapon, which raised immediate suspicions among senior officers.
The Gold Theft Case Connection
As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a more serious offense dating back to January 2025. A local resident had filed a police complaint accusing his maid of stealing approximately 50 grams of gold ornaments from his residence.
Sub-inspector Bhanu Chander had investigated this case and eventually arrested the accused, recovering 43 grams of the stolen gold. The matter was later settled in Lok Adalat in September, after which the complainant approached Bhanu Chander to retrieve the recovered gold.
Instead of returning the valuables, the SI consistently avoided the complainant, prompting further investigation into his conduct.
Revealing the Truth Behind the Missing Gold
During the internal inquiry, police discovered that Bhanu Chander had pledged the stolen gold to secure a loan. Senior police officials revealed that the officer is addicted to online betting, and they suspect the borrowed money was used to fund this habit.
Regarding his service revolver, the sub-inspector maintained during interrogation that he had misplaced the weapon in May. A special police team is currently investigating his financial transactions and verifying the loan details.
This case has raised serious questions about internal accountability within the police department and highlights the need for stricter monitoring of officers handling recovered property and weapons.
