Luxury vehicles, gold, horses seized from Andhra official

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Manoj Kumar got the job on compassionate grounds 15 years ago after his father, a head constable, died while on duty.

His colleagues say initially he used to come to office on a bicycle but within few months, his lifestyle changed as he allegedly started resorting to corrupt practices.

He allegedly used to pass fake bills after taking bribes and collect money by promising to provide jobs to people.

Besides purchasing luxury vehicles, he was also rearing two horses and was fond of riding them. He had even hired three bodyguards.

Maintaining a luxurious lifestyle with the ill-gotten money, he had employed 10 youth as aides and was reportedly paying them Rs 10,000 each every month.

Manoj Kumar had allegedly acquired properties in Tadipatri, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

( With inputs from IANS )