Overview

• Bathini Ranjith, a Sub-Inspector at Manuguru police station in Bhadradri Kothagudem, was booked for criminal misconduct after a complaint to the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
• The ACB alleges the officer sought ₹40,000 from the complainant in connection with statutory notices under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
• Following case registration, the accused was arrested and produced before the special court for SPE and ACB cases in Warangal, with further investigation underway.
• Officials said the complainant’s identity is being withheld for security, and they urged citizens to report bribery demands via the 1064 toll-free line or through WhatsApp, Facebook, or X.
• Telangana Today reported that the custody followed electronic evidence, including audio and video clips, and that no cash was received.