Telangana Roads and Buildings Engineer-in-Chief Arrested in Disproportionate Assets Case
Mohan Naik Jarupla, Engineer-in-Chief of Telangana's Roads and Buildings Department, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on charges of accumulating assets beyond his known income sources. Searches across 16 locations uncovered properties, cash, gold, and other valuables officially valued at approximately Rs 17.95 crore, with actual market value potentially exceeding Rs 100 crore. The case highlights alleged corruption during his government service and remains under investigation.
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Mohan Naik Jarupla, a senior government official, following allegations of disproportionate asset accumulation under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Raids at his office, residence, and 15 other locations linked to associates and relatives revealed extensive holdings including five agricultural land parcels, seven residential flats, a triplex villa in Miyapur, and a newly constructed house in Kukatpalli. Investigators also seized Rs 55 lakh in cash, bank deposits worth Rs 1.44 crore, approximately 2.5 kg of gold valued at Rs 2 crore, and various electronic devices and vehicles. The ACB's preliminary assessment valued the detected assets at Rs 17.95 crore, though officials stated the actual market value could substantially exceed Rs 100 crore given current Hyderabad real estate prices. The accused was produced before the Special Court for ACB cases, and investigations remain ongoing with additional asset verification still underway.
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The article does not provide details on the specific allegations or timeline of how the disproportionate assets were allegedly accumulated, nor does it mention the official's response to the charges or any prior complaints against him.
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Top Telangana Official Arrested, Illegal Assets Worth 18 Crores Found
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