Hyderabad, Nov. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ranga Reddy Range, conducted a surprise check at the LB Nagar Fire Station, located at Uppal Bhagath, Uppal, following allegations of irregularities in the processing of temporary firecracker shop licences.

During the inspection, ACB officials found that nearly 397 applications were received for temporary firecracker shop licences, of which 26 were pending disposal.

The prescribed online challan fee for issuing a temporary firecracker shop licence is Rs 500. However, allegations were made that applicants were being asked to pay amounts over and above the prescribed fee by officials of the fire station.

During the check, ACB officials noticed around 90 UPI transactions in the mobile...