# Telangana suspends three Bandlaguda RTO officials over viral cash video 2026-09-21T23:37:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets The Telangana Transport Department on Sunday suspended Bandlaguda RTO L. Ramchander, Motor Vehicle Inspector D. Bheem Singh, and Transport Constable V. Arun Kumar after a video purportedly showing the constable counting currency notes inside the office went viral. Commissioner K. Ilambarithi issued the orders, noting the cash handling was not part of the constable's duties. A preliminary inquiry is underway, and the department cited a prima facie failure of supervision by the RTO and MVI, including failure to prevent unauthorised cash handling and the presence of brokers. The orders under the Telangana Civil Services Rules state the alleged lapses indicate a lack of integrity and conduct unbecoming of government servants. The department has warned that strict action will be taken against officials who allow agents on RTO premises and that further disciplinary steps will follow the preliminary inquiry report. ## Indian Opinion Analysis All three sources deliver uniform straight reporting on the suspension of three Bandlaguda RTO officials after a viral cash-counting video, leaning on official orders from the Transport Commissioner. Each cites the same names, rules invoked, and the prima facie finding of failed supervision, with no critical framing or editorial commentary from any outlet. The key implication is that the Transport Department has made accountability its central message, likely to rebuild public trust ahead of any inquiry findings. The preliminary inquiry report will determine if further disciplinary action follows. ## Coverage - thehindu.com (neutral report) straight factual report of department orders and rule citations - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) straight factual report repeating orders and rule citations - telanganatoday.com (neutral report) similar factual report but attaches officials to HQ rather than suspension for two Tags: Bandlaguda RTO, Hyderabad, Telangana Transport Department Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/three-bandlaguda-rto-officials-suspended-over-cash-counting-video/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/three-bandlaguda-rto-officials-suspended-over-cash-counting-video/#story-in-brief