Primary Health Centre Officer Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Bribery Sting

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday arrested a medical officer serving at Tulluru Primary Health Centre on charges of accepting bribes. The accused was caught red-handed by ACB sleuths during a sting operation, with officials recovering ₹25,000 in cash from his possession.

The arrest comes as part of ongoing vigilance operations against corrupt practices in government health facilities. ACB teams have intensified checks across primary health centres in the region to curb unauthorised levies and demand for gratification from patients and staff.

The officer has been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigations are underway to establish if there were systematic irregularities in the functioning of the health centre and whether other officials were involved in similar practices.

The incident underscores persistent challenges in curbing corruption within the state's healthcare system despite periodic anti-corruption drives and awareness campaigns. The ACB has reiterated its commitment to taking stern action against public servants found indulging in corrupt practices.