Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 23: In a decisive move to root out corruption, the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) successfully conducted a trap operation leading to the arrest of a Surveyor, Revenue Department, Sri Vijaya Puram, on 21st January 2025. The accused was apprehended while demanding and accepting an illegal gratification of ₹40,000/- in connection with the demarcation of land at Prothrapur.
Acting on a written complaint received by the Unit, a dedicated trap team was formed under the leadership of Inspector Rahul, SHO, PS ACU, and included Inspector A. Usman, Sub-Inspector Shibendra Nath Halder, and other personnel: HC/311 Sanju Kr. Kullu, HC/519 S. Siva Kumar, HC/1516 D. Ajay Kumar, and PC/2214 Anil Yadav. The operation was conducted in the presence of two independent witnesses to ensure transparency.
The team proceeded to Dollygunj, where the accused arrived in a red Maruti Brezza (registration number AN01 R 0335). Upon receiving the pre-arranged signal from the complainant, the ACU team swiftly intercepted the accused. Both the complainant and an independent witness confirmed that the accused had demanded and accepted the bribe. The tainted currency notes were recovered, sealed, and seized in the presence of witnesses, following all necessary legal formalities.
The accused, M. Krishna, 53 years, was subsequently brought to the Anti-Corruption Police Station along with the seized evidence. An FIR has been registered under No. 01/25 dated 21/01/25 under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). He was later arrested and produced before the Court on 22nd January 2025, where he was remanded to judicial custody.
The entire operation was conducted under the close supervision of Mr. Manish Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP), ACU, and the overall guidance of Mr. Jitendra Kumar Meena, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Unit.
This successful operation underscores the unwavering commitment of the Anti-Corruption Unit to eliminate corruption and ensure accountability within public services. Citizens are encouraged to report any incidents of corruption to the ACU, to Mr. Jitendra Kumar Meena, IPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Unit on his mobile No. 9434288536, 240840(0), Mr.. Manish Kumar, Dy.SP(AC) Mob. No. 9899712807 and Inspector Rahul, SHO, PS ACU Mob. No. 9474232161, 244698(0) as to continue to uphold transparency and justice.
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