NOB-Bhadradri Kothagudem news: On 03.01.2026 at about 01:37 hours, the A-2 Thadi Rajender. Plantation Manager, Forest Sub-Division, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam District and A-3 Chennam Gopala Krishana, private person were caught red handed by the ACB, Khammam range, while demanding and accepting a bribe amount of Rs. 3,51,000/- from the complainant on behalf of A-1 through A-3, at the residence of A-3, Khammam district, for doing an official favour. i.e., for approval of the complainant’s bills relating to the cutting of one unit of eucalyptus trees (approximately 3,900 tonnes). On the instructions of A-2 and A-3 the bribe amount of Rs. 3,51,000/- was received by Jogu Chennarao a private person. Thus, A-1 and A-2 performed their duties improperly and dishonestly in order to obtain undue advantage. Therefore, the A-2 & A-3 are being arrested and produced before the Special Judge for SPE & ACB cases, Warangal. A-1 Thati Sravani, Divisional Manager, Kothagudem is found absconding. The case is under investigation. The details of complainant are withheld for security reasons. In case of demand of bribe by any Public Servant, the public are requested to contact Toll Free Number of ACB i.e., 1064 for taking action as per Law. ACB Telangana can also be contacted through social media platforms whatsapp (9440446106), facebook (Telangana ACB), X/formerly twitter (@Telangana ACB). The QR Code of ACB is displayed in all Government Offices and prominent public places to contact ACB, Telangana. The name and details of the victim/complainant will be kept secret.