The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) began simultaneous searches at 10 locations across Hyderabad, Karimnagar and Zaheerabad linked to Muralidhar Rao, former engineer in chief of the Irrigation Department.
The former official has been taken into custody by the ACB after a case of disproportionate assets was booked against the him in connection with the alleged irregularities in the execution of the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project.
According to the ACB, searches are being carried out at Rao’s residence in Banjara Hills and nine other locations linked to him and his relatives.
Further investigation is underway.
Published – July 15, 2025 08:37 am IST
