The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a deputy jailor and a petrol pump operator in Karimnagar for allegedly accepting a ₹10,000 bribe to provide undue favors to a prisoner.

  • Deputy Jailor Nampally Devender and operator Ravula Harish arrested.
  • Bribe sought to prevent prisoner transfer and provide better facilities.
  • Trapped by ACB at an Indian Oil petrol bunk attached to Huzurabad Sub-Jail.

In a decisive crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a deputy jailor and a petrol bunk operator in the Karimnagar district of Telangana. The operation took place at an Indian Oil petrol bunk attached to the Huzurabad Sub-Jail, where the accused were caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10,000.

The accused have been identified as 46-year-old Nampally Devender, the deputy jailor at Huzurabad Sub-Jail, and 30-year-old Ravula Harish, a petrol bunk operator. According to official reports, Devender had demanded the bribe through Harish. The payment was allegedly in exchange for providing superior facilities to a remand prisoner (the complainant's father-in-law), facilitating easier visits, and ensuring the prisoner was not transferred to the Khammam Jail.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the use of a civilian intermediary—in this case, a petrol bunk operator—is a common tactic used by corrupt officials to create a layer of deniability. This case exposes the vulnerability of remand prisoners who are often coerced into paying bribes for basic dignity or administrative stability within the prison walls.

"The systemic misuse of official position for personal gain in correctional facilities not only violates human rights but also erodes public trust in the rule of law."

The ACB Karimnagar unit executed the trap at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The tainted currency was recovered from Harish. Subsequent chemical examinations confirmed that both the right and left-hand fingers of the operator tested positive for the marking powder used by the ACB, providing concrete forensic evidence of the transaction.

Both individuals were taken into custody and are being produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar. While the investigation continues, the identity of the complainant has been withheld to ensure their safety. The ACB has reiterated its commitment to a corruption-free administration and urged citizens to report bribe demands via the toll-free number 1064.

Did You Know?: The ACB uses a special phenolphthalein powder on bribe money, which turns pink when dipped in a sodium carbonate solution, proving the suspect handled the cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why was the bribe demanded by the deputy jailor?
A: The bribe was demanded to provide better facilities to a remand prisoner and to prevent his transfer to Khammam Jail.

Q2: Who acted as the middleman in this transaction?
A: Ravula Harish, a 30-year-old petrol bunk operator, acted as the intermediary for Deputy Jailor Nampally Devender.