Keesara Deputy Tahsildar caught by ACB over alleged Rs 2.5 lakh bribe
What happened
According to Telugu media reports (Eenadu, Oneindia Telugu, Disha Daily), Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught the Deputy Tahsildar of Keesara while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh. One report also mentions an electricity department AE being caught in a separate case.
When it started
The topic began trending on 15 October 2026 (around 17:10 UTC). The headlines given do not state the exact date or time of the ACB operation.
How it spread
The reports describe it as an ACB trap, in which officials allegedly catch a public servant in the act of taking a bribe. The headlines do not say who complained, what the payment was for, or what the official's response is.
Why it matters
Corruption cases involving revenue officials draw attention because tahsildar offices handle land and property records. The allegations are yet to be tested, and the official is presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise. Further details would come from the ACB or the court process.