State vs Assistant Engineer, TGSPDCL — Bribery case

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1. News16 Oct 2026

   Telangana power utility engineer caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.20 lakh bribe

   The Telangana ACB caught a TGSPDCL assistant engineer allegedly accepting ₹1.20 lakh in Hyderabad. The alleged payment was sought for approving six replacement electricity meters.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A power utility engineer was caught by officials while allegedly taking illegal money.

   Who:

   The accused is an assistant engineer at TGSPDCL, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau is the agency investigating the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Hyderabad, Telangana.

   Why:

   The engineer is accused of accepting a bribe of 1.20 lakh rupees.

   What it means:

   The Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken the official into custody to begin legal proceedings regarding the corruption charge.

   India Today
2. News15 Oct 2026

   Hyderabad: TGSPDCL assistant engineer caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.2 lakh bribe

   An Assistant Engineer of the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) was caught red-handed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.2 lakh in exchange for sanctioning six new electricity meters in Hyderabad.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An assistant engineer was caught while allegedly taking a bribe.

   Who:

   The accused is an assistant engineer at TGSPDCL, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau is the agency investigating.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Hyderabad, Telangana.

   Why:

   The official is accused of taking a bribe of 1.2 lakh rupees.

   What it means:

   The Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken action to process the arrest and conduct their investigation.

   Asian News International