Hyderabad, March 24 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has terminated the services of 27 outsourcing-based NAC engineers in the Town Planning Wing for alleged corruption and indiscipline.

According to reports, The officials were appointed on an outsourcing basis by the previous BRS government four years ago, these engineers were tasked with identifying illegal constructions in their respective areas. However, instead of reporting violations to section officers, they allegedly demanded bribes from property owners to cover up irregularities.

On Sunday, March 23 GHMC commissioner Ilambarithi ordered the immediate termination of these engineers. Officials have been instructed to seize all documents, electronic gadgets, an...