Forest range officer in Jagtial district trapped by ACB
A forest range officer in Jagtial district, India, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe. The official had demanded money in exchange for issuing tree-felling and transport permits.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by anti-corruption agencies to curb systemic bribery within government forestry departments.
A forest range officer working in Jagtial district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday (June 4, 2026) for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹80,000. The accused officer was identified as 57-year-old Gulam Moinuddin, posted at the Kodimyal range.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a criminal arrest based on official bureau statements.
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