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ACB takes DSP Bheem Reddy into custody in assets case
Telangana Today reports that Anti-Corruption Bureau officials took DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy into custody from Chanchalguda Central Jail on Thursday for two days of questioning in a disproportionate assets case. The ACB…
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Telangana Today reports that Anti-Corruption Bureau officials took DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy into custody from Chanchalguda Central Jail on Thursday for two days of questioning in a disproportionate assets case. The ACB had arrested him last month after searches at 16 locations in Telangana and Karnataka revealed immovable and movable assets valued at over Rs 200 crore.
Investigators are probing alleged benami holdings, including a villa, residential flats, commercial properties, 44 acres of agricultural land in Karnataka, and one acre near Bengaluru airport. They also seized about 2 kg of gold, 20 kg of silver, Rs 3.6 lakh in cash from his residence, and Rs 40 lakh from an alleged benamidar. A diary containing property details became a key lead. The custodial interrogation will focus on the source of funds and the identities of benamidars.
The Indian Opinion
Many will see this as proof that police officers are among the most corrupt public servants. That generalisation ignores the thousands of honest constables and inspectors who work on meagre salaries. The ACB has a detailed paper trail and a diary, but Indian courts have seen benami cases collapse for lack of evidence linking the accused to the assets. The question to watch: will the ACB produce bank records showing Bheem Reddy funnelled money into these holdings, or will the benamidars walk free? That will separate a solid case from a headline.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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