Modern communication channels seems to be getting prominence in checking corrupt practices. The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has decided to receive complaints here after by their Whatsapp too. It has given a particular number of this app – 8333995858.

Director General (DG) RP Thakur launched Whatsapp number 8333995858 to receive complaints from the public against officials seeking bribes on the eve of International Anti-Corruption Day function held last evening in Vijayawada.

The ACB whatsapp number became active, the next second it was launched. Thakur said that the intention of the ACB is to receive more genuine complaints with proofs from the victims who have been facing pressures from corrupt government officers.

Fight against the corruption is meant to make the State corruption-free. The United Nations Organisation (UNO) declared December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day. “Corruption is hampering the development of State as well maligning the image of the government,” he added.

Thakur seeks co-operation of the people to root out corruption and asked them to spread awareness about the same. Corruption would be eradicated with the support of youth since they are the backbone of the nation, he said.

He assured instant action against corrupt officials once the complaint is received on WhatsApp number. “I will carry the WhatsApp number in my pocket and already it has started receiving complaints from the people with photos, videos. Feedback is also sent to complainants on action taken,” he pointed out.

In this occasion, Thakur Later, Thakur felicitated best complainants Mettupalem Phalanivelu (Vizianagaram), Dakshiraju Subba Raju (Puttaparthi), Tammineni Ramaiah (Srikakulam) and C Pullaiah (Kurnool).