Telangana ACB raids power‑utility deputy engineer in sprawling disproportionate‑assets probe

On Wednesday, the Telangana Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) rolled out a coordinated operation that spanned the length and breadth of the state. Eight search teams fanned out to fifteen different addresses – a mix of the deputy engineer’s own residences, his workplace at the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TG TRANSCO), and a handful of houses belonging to close relatives.

The official at the centre of the sweep is Muthyam Venkataramana, a Deputy Engineer (sometimes referred to as Deputy Executive Engineer) with TG TRANSCO. He has been slapped with a disproportionate‑assets case, which essentially alleges that his wealth far exceeds what can be explained by his salary and known sources of income.

While the exact figures behind the allegation have not been disclosed, the ACB’s statement hinted at a “significant” mismatch between the assets owned and the income declared. The bureau said it had seized documents, bank records, and property papers for further scrutiny, but stopped short of revealing what, if any, valuables were actually confiscated.

Local media – The Hindu, Telangana Today, Hyderabad Mail and IND Today – all echoed the same core details: fifteen locations, eight teams, and an ongoing investigation. None of the outlets reported an official comment from TG TRANSCO, leaving the utility’s stance on the matter ambiguous for now.

As of the time of writing, the raids were still in progress and the ACB promised to publish a detailed report once the forensic examination of the seized material was complete. For now, the case adds another chapter to the state’s broader push against alleged financial misconduct within public‑sector enterprises.