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Rampant corruption a matter of worry

Staff Reporter

Police have started cracking down on sale of illegally-smuggled NDP liquor
Role of journalists in illegal activities forms special part of debates

ADILABAD: Adilabadis seem to be a worried lot these days owing to spread of corruption at all levels in society. The unholy alliance between officials of Police and Excise Department with bootleggers and that of Revenue officials with land sharks and the questionable role of journalists in recent exposures have become a topic of debate for the locals.

The nexus between criminals and officials is not a new phenomenon but the scale of corruption and its spread has jolted everyone concerned. It is said the matter regarding corruption in the ranks reached even the notice of the Director General of Police K. Arvind Rao that paved way for initiating a purge.

The unceremonious transfer of Adilabad's probationer Deputy Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodhar signalled beginning of the cleaning of the police stables. The ongoing comprehensive inquiry into allegations of corruption he and his team in the Sub Division faces is likely to carry forward the job of cleaning.

The police, under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police P. Promod Kumar, have started cracking down on sale of illegally-smuggled non duty paid (NDP) liquor in the area. A seizure of over 125 cases in Talamadugu mandal head quarters was made just a couple of days back.

Blind eye

The sale of NDP is estimated to run in a few crore of rupees in each of the border mandals every month. The Excise Department turns a blind eye to such illegal operations apparently due to its collusion with bootleggers.

Setting matters right at the Chanda (T) toll gate on the NH 7 about three kms from here, has brought local support for the police. After three years of complaints, they were able to curb 'extortion' by employees at the toll gate.

The role of journalists in these illegal activities and other instances of land-grabbing forms a special part of debates on corruption. It is said that illegal activities did not see the light of the day earlier owing to the involvement of journalists.

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