ACB Raids Hyderabad Electricity Official Ambedkar’s Residence on Corruption Charges

16 Sep 2025
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Telangana ACB raided the residence of electricity department official Ambedkar in Hyderabad amid corruption allegations. Multiple locations were searched by 15 special teams.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, September 16, carried out extensive raids targeting Ambedkar, an Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) with the electricity department, currently posted in Manikonda. He is accused of indulging in corrupt practices.

According to officials, 15 special ACB teams were mobilised to conduct simultaneous searches across various locations in Hyderabad linked to the officer. The operation is part of the bureau’s intensified drive against irregularities in government departments.

Analysis:
Such large-scale raids highlight the ACB’s growing vigilance over public servants, particularly in sectors that directly affect citizens, like power supply. For Hyderabad residents, the action underscores the state’s message of zero tolerance toward corruption.