Palnadu, Jan. 24 -- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials conducted raids at the Palnadu District Collector's office on Saturday and caught District Revenue Officer (DRO) Murali red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh.

According to ACB officials, Murali allegedly demanded a bribe for approving catering bills. A complaint was lodged stating that he sought illegal gratification for clearing catering bills worth Rs 26 lakh.

Acting on the complaint, the ACB laid a trap and caught the officer while he was accepting the bribe.

ACB Additional SP Guntur Mahindra Matthe said, "The raid is regarding Sagarmata Catering Services. They have provided 41,000 meal parcels during the ex-Chief Minister's program during 2023, and for that purpos...