Narayanguda traffic constable arrested by ACB for accepting Rs. 5,000 Bribe to release vehicle
HYDERABAD: The Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday apprehended Narayanguda traffic police constable Vikas Kumar Yadav accepting a Rs. 5,000 bribe. The illegal exchange aimed to release a seized two-wheeler involved in a drunken driving case and ensure a penalty for the offense.
At approximately 3:45 pm on January 9, 2024, Vikas Kumar Yadav was caught red-handed at Narayanguda Traffic Police Station. The accused officer demanded and accepted the bribe from Md. Khaja Habibuddin, a resident of Toli Chowki, Hyderabad. The favor was related to releasing a two-wheeler owned by the complainant’s friend, Ramzan, seized in a drunken driving case by Narayanguda Traffic Police. The goal was to expedite the case’s disposal with a penalty.
The tainted bribe amount was recovered from the officer’s possession. Chemical tests on the right hand fingers of the accused yielded positive results, indicating misconduct in performing public duty.
Vikas Kumar Yadav, the accused officer and police constable of Narayanguda Traffic Police Station, Hyderabad, was arrested and presented before the Prl. Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases Court at Nampally. The case is under investigation.
To report instances of bribery involving public servants, the public can contact 1064 ACB toll-free number for appropriate legal action.
Revanth Reddy pledges to eliminate drug menace with iron hand
HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister Anumala Revanth Reddy visited the Telangana Command & Control Centre (TGCCC) on July 2 (Tuesday). Reddy chaired an interaction meeting with Law and Order officers from the Tri-Commissionerates of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda. During the meeting, he emphasized the government’s commitment to curbing drug abuse and making Telangana a drug-free state.
CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the government’s determination to tackle the drug menace with stringent measures. This year, authorities registered 1,892 cases under the NDPS Act, arrested 3,792 accused, and seized contraband worth Rs. 179.3 crores. The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) has frozen properties worth Rs. 47.16 crores belonging to narco offenders and their associates.
TGNAB gets Rs. 50 crore grant
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau, established in 2023, struggled initially due to insufficient funds. However, Reddy promptly released necessary funds, significantly enhancing the bureau’s performance. The government set up a state-of-the-art narcotics lab and allocated Rs. 50 crores to the bureau. He also said that, preparations are underway to establish seven Regional Narcotics Control Centres (RNCCs) and four new narcotic police stations in the next few months.
Reddy also announced that the government has provided new vehicles, including 20 Innovas, seven Boleros, and 59 motorcycles, to the bureau. Additionally, 170 new staff positions were sanctioned, and anti-narcotic personnel are now entitled to a 60% additional allowance for their efforts.
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నా పంతం…ప్రతిజ్ఞ#StopDrugs#TelanganaPrajaPrabhutwam pic.twitter.com/aRjBO7ltmf— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) July 3, 2024
The Chief Minister noted that TGANB conducted extensive raids in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and Goa to apprehend drug suppliers and their associates. These efforts led to the arrest of key criminals linked to international drug networks. The bureau has also established seven narcotic labs equipped with the latest technologies to trace and detect drug trafficking.
In 790 cases, authorities arrested 1,556 individuals and seized contraband worth Rs. 77 crores. Raids on four Alprazolam manufacturing units resulted in the seizure of 28.5 kg of Alprazolam and 560 kg of chloral hydrate. The state has formed 3,600 Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges to prevent drug abuse.
The government has succeeded in confiscating properties of criminals and their relatives under the PIT-NDPS Act, with assets worth Rs. 47.16 crores seized in five cases. A total of 36,662 kg of cannabis worth Rs. 84.6 crores was destroyed using environmentally friendly methods.
Advanced training and technology
TGANB works closely with central agencies like NCB, FRRO, IB, and DGPs of other states. The bureau coordinates with 137 police stations, 10 District Task Forces, eight Task Forces, and seven Special Operation Zones.
The bureau uses advanced technologies, including 20 types of test kits for detecting intoxicating substances and AI-based tools for mapping drug cultivation. With the Mitra App, TGANB identified 536 drug addicts and provided medical assistance through state-run de-addiction and rehabilitation centers.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the state’s comprehensive anti-drug campaign, which includes awareness programs, distribution of 40,000 posters, and sensitization efforts through songs, dramas, and short films.
