Bengaluru, Oct 13: An Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, Vikas Marmat, Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority, has reportedly been booked in a criminal case in Bengaluru over allegations of misbehaving with police personnel during a pub inspection. The incident has sparked discussion over the conduct and accountability of senior government officials.
Case Registered at Cubbon Park Police Station
According to reports, the incident took place at Kavoor Pub on Residency Road in Bengaluru during the early hours of October 9, 2026. Central Crime Branch (CCB) police personnel were conducting inspections at around 1:30 AM when the alleged incident occurred.
Vikas Marmat reportedly behaved rudely with the police and allegedly used abusive language during the inspection. Police are said to have registered a case against Marmat and three other individuals identified as Abhay Uday Singh, Nithish and Roshan.
The case was reportedly registered at Cubbon Park Police Station under Case No. 150/2026.
However, further details about the incident and the allegations against those named in the case are yet to be officially clarified. An official response from the concerned authorities is also awaited.
Previous Controversies Involving Government Officials
The reported incident has brought renewed attention to previous cases involving alleged drug-related activities and government officials from Andhra Pradesh.
In August 2025, reports stated that Manideep, a deputy tahsildar from Rajahmundry, was arrested during a police raid on an alleged drug party in the Kondapur–Gachibowli area of Hyderabad.
Similarly, in April 2026, reports about a police raid at a pub in Hyderabad stated that the son of an IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh was among seven people detained over allegations of drug consumption.
These incidents have drawn public attention to allegations involving individuals connected to government service.
Questions Over the Conduct of Senior Officials
Government officials are expected to maintain professional conduct and uphold public trust. Allegations involving senior officers can raise questions about accountability, discipline and the image of the administrative system.
The reported case involving Vikas Marmat has once again highlighted the importance of responsible behaviour by public servants, particularly when interacting with law enforcement agencies. Further official information is awaited to establish the full circumstances of the Bengaluru incident.
