Published Apr 08, 2026 | 12:17 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 08, 2026 | 12:17 PM
Dr. M. Goverdhan. Credit: x.com/TelanganaACB
Synopsis: Telangana ACB arrested Dr M Goverdhan, Associate Dean of Agronomy at PJTSAU, while allegedly receiving a ₹1 lakh bribe. He had earlier taken ₹25,000 for a seed licence and demanded more to prevent hurdles. ACB officials recovered the tainted money, and he was remanded in judicial custody.
Telangana ACB nabbed Dr M Goverdhan, Associate Dean of Agronomy at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendra Nagar, while he was allegedly receiving a bribe of ₹1 lakh on Tuesday.
Officials reported that Goverdhan had earlier demanded and accepted ₹25,000 from a complainant for issuing a seed licence to his firm, reported The Hindu.
Dr. M. Goverdhan, Associate Dean, Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Prof. Jayashanker Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad was caught by the Telangana #ACB officials when he demanded and accepted the additional #bribe amount of Rs.1,00,000/- from the… pic.twitter.com/U4UiPVQ4YR
— ACB Telangana (@TelanganaACB) April 8, 2026
He subsequently sought an additional ₹1 lakh as a payoff to ensure that Agriculture Department officials would not obstruct the complainant’s seed business.
Acting on the complaint, ACB’s City Range-II unit organised a trap and caught the officer in the act. The tainted money was recovered from his possession.
Authorities stated that the accused misused his official position for personal gain. He was produced before the court and has been remanded in judicial custody.
