Hyderabad, Nov. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Telangana of Ranga Reddy Range, on Saturday, conducted a surprise check at the LB Nagar Fire Station following allegations of corrupt and irregular activities related to the issuance of temporary firecracker shop licenses.

According to officials, Telangana ACB discovered multiple violations and procedural deviations in the fire station. The ACB reported that nearly 397 applications were received for temporary cracker shop licenses, out of which 26 applications remain pending for issuance.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that fire stations were collecting amounts significantly higher than the prescribed fee.

Although the official online fee challan for issuing a temporary cracke...