- ACB registers case over disproportionate assets probe
- Searches underway in Mahbubnagar, Ranga Reddy and Hyderabad
The Anti Corruption Bureau Telangana has registered a case against the Deputy Transport Commissioner of Mahbubnagar over allegations of assets disproportionate to known sources of income. The case marks a significant step in the ongoing probe, with ACB teams carrying out searches at multiple locations across the State.
According to the provided input, the ACB registered the case of assets disproportionate to known sources of income against the Deputy Transport Commissioner, Mahbubnagar. Officials confirmed that searches began early in the morning as part of the investigation. The action followed standard procedure after the registration of the case.
The ACB teams conducted searches at the houses of the official, identified as Kishan Naik. They also searched premises linked to his relatives, friends, and suspected benami. Officials said the early morning swoop aimed to gather material related to the case. However, authorities did not disclose details of what was recovered during the searches.
Meanwhile, the searches continued at different locations in Mahbubnagar, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad. The ACB teams remained stationed at these places as the operation progressed through the day. Officials confirmed that multiple teams were deployed to cover all identified locations simultaneously. Therefore, the operation spanned several districts within Telangana.
The ACB stated that the case relates specifically to assets disproportionate to known sources of income. However, the input did not mention the value of the alleged assets or the period under scrutiny. Officials also did not provide details about when the alleged irregularities took place. As a result, the investigation remains at an initial stage.
Later, officials said further details were awaited as the searches were still underway. The ACB did not issue any statement beyond confirming the registration of the case and the ongoing searches. Also, no information was shared about possible next steps in the probe or whether additional persons may be examined.
The development underscores the continued focus of the Anti Corruption Bureau Telangana on cases involving public officials. However, authorities stressed that the investigation would proceed strictly as per law. Until the probe concludes, officials have not drawn any final conclusions. The case remains under investigation, with the ACB expected to release more information once the search operations conclude and the collected material is examined.
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