# ACB books NIMS doctor for Rs 6.13 crore disproportionate assets

2026-09-22T17:07:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against Nori Lakshmi Bhasker, 56, Additional Medical Superintendent at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad. Searches at his residence and seven other locations linked to relatives and associates uncovered assets valued at Rs 6.13 crore at documented prices, with the ACB estimating the market value could be much higher. The ACB alleges Bhasker acquired assets through corrupt practices during his service, under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The haul includes eight apartments, five plots, Rs 41 lakh in bank balances, Rs 12 lakh in post office deposits, Rs 35 lakh in private investments, Rs 29.55 lakh in mutual funds, 517.8 grams of gold, and luxury vehicles including a Jaguar and Audi. The ACB also said he invested Rs 1.3 crore in a disputed flat and lent Rs 1.33 crore as hand loans. Verification of additional assets is ongoing.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same ACB action with near-identical facts, but the framing differs. India Today leads with luxury brands (Jaguar, Audi, gold), giving the story a sensationalist, spectacle-driven edge. Rediff and Telangana Today lead with the legal case and total asset value, presenting it as a routine corruption probe. India Today omits Bhasker's age and the hand loan details that the others include, while Rediff adds an AI disclaimer. The uniform core reporting suggests the ACB provided a single detailed press release. The investigation is ongoing, and the DRT-linked flat and hand loans point to further scrutiny of financial networks.

## Coverage

- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/acb-books-nims-addl-superintendent-in-disproportionate-assets-case/20260922.htm>
  Leads with legal case and total asset value, plain wire-style reporting.
- telanganatoday.com (neutral report) <https://telanganatoday.com/acb-books-nims-official-in-rs-6-13-crore-disproportionate-assets-case>
  Straight reporting of ACB action, includes all key numbers and locations.
- indiatoday.in (sensationalist) <https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/hyderabad/story/telangana-acb-nims-official-assets-case-flats-gold-luxury-cars-rs-6-13-crore-3000709-2026-09-23?utm_source=rss>
  Leads with luxury vehicle brand names and gold, drama-first framing.

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