Assistant Director Maryala Srinivasulu and Drug Inspector Karthik Bharadwaj have been arrested at Vijetha Hospital, Karimnagar, after they demanded and accepted the bribe by a personal middleman, recognized as Pulluri Ramu | Photo Credit: By Arrangement

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) trapped two officers from the Drugs Control Administration, Karimnagar district, and a personal particular person whereas accepting a bribe of ₹20,000 for an official favour.

Assistant Director Maryala Srinivasulu and Drug Inspector Karthik Bharadwaj have been arrested at Vijetha Hospital, Karimnagar, after they demanded and accepted the bribe by a personal middleman, recognized as Pulluri Ramu.

According to the ACB, the bribe was demanded for clearing the annual inspection of a pharmacy owned by the complainant. Officials stated the contaminated quantity of ₹20,000 was recovered from Pulluri Ramu, who had collected it on behalf of the 2 officers.

All three accused have been arrested and produced earlier than the particular courtroom for SPE and ACB instances in Karimnagar. The case stays underneath investigation, and the complainant’s id has been withheld for safety causes.

ACB’s Toll free quantity to grievance

The ACB has urged residents to report any situations of bribery by public servants through its toll-free helpline 1064 or by its official social media channels, assuring that the identities of complainants shall be saved confidential.

Published – October 08, 2025 11:18 am IST

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