Hyderabad CBI opens fresh DA case against P R Suresh former chief engineer of SCR
Secunderabad:Two years after the Central bureau of investigation(CBI) arrested the former South Central Railway(SCR) chief engineer P R Suresh while accepting a bribe, the agency has opened a fresh case of Disproportionate Assets(DA) case in addition to the corruption case.
According to the central agency, during the analysis of the seized documents, in corruption case, disclosed that P R Suresh during the period between 2012 and 2022 while working at various position in Bhubaneswar and Secunderabad had intentionally enriched himself and his family members illicitly by amassing pecuniary resources or properties to the tune of Rs.5.21 crores which are disproportionate to his known sources of income and which he cannot satisfactorily account for.
Going further into the details of earlier case, the tainted official P R Suresh had demanded undue advantage of Rs 5 lakhs from the complainant for showing official favour of extension of currency of the contract pertaining to construction of Rail over Bridge(ROB) between Uppal- Jammikunta railway stations. Subsequently in June 2022, P R Suresh was caught red handed while accepting the bribe at his residence in Nacharam.
Agency conducted searches at the residential premises of the tainted official and stumbled upon 55 documents pertaining to the moveable and immoveable properties acquired on his name and his family members and were seized by the CBI officers.
Further, the IT returns, bank statements and statements pertaining to the investments made in shares were collected and assessed by the agency to unravel the extent of corruption by PR Suresh and probe whether he intentionally enriched himself illicitly by possessing pecuniary resources or property disproportionate to his known sources of income.
The documents collected and the information gathered during residential search revealed the tainted official had amassed wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income which he could not account for. Following which CBI has booked a fresh Disproportionate Assets(DA) case after permission from Government of Telangana and Department of personnel and training(DoPT).
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
