Residents of Keesara and Bogaram burst crackers outside the Keesara police station on Thursday, celebrating the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) action against two police officers caught in a ₹5 lakh bribery case. The unusual public display of joy reflected the locals’ relief and satisfaction following the arrest of the officers who had allegedly been involved in corrupt practices.
The celebrations erupted after the ACB trapped Keesara inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu and sub-inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy in a bribery case. Large groups of residents gathered outside the police station, expressing their happiness over the development. The public response indicated deep-seated grievances against the officers among the local community.
According to the ACB press note, sub-inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy was caught red-handed at around 11.25 pm on September 16 while allegedly accepting ₹5 lakh from a complainant. The money was reportedly being collected on the instructions of inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu. The bribe was allegedly demanded in exchange for granting station bail to the complainant and his friend.
The accused officers had also allegedly threatened to harass the complainant and his associate in a case registered at Keesara police station if the money was not paid. The tainted amount was recovered from Reddy at his instance during the ACB operation. The bureau conducted the trap operation based on the complaint received from the victim.
Both inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu and sub-inspector Dyapa Gnanender Reddy were produced before the Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases at Nampally for judicial remand. The court proceedings were completed following the arrests, and the officers were sent to judicial custody pending further investigation.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that the case is currently under investigation. The ACB is examining all aspects of the bribery case and looking into whether there are any other instances of corruption involving the arrested officers at the Keesara police station.
