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Police bribery arrests in India

Overview

Law enforcement officers in different Indian states have been arrested following corruption investigations.

In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, an assistant sub-inspector named Sonia was apprehended by the Uttarakhand Vigilance Department. The arrest occurred after she allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 to settle a financial dispute. She was caught red-handed by a vigilance trap team and faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

In Bihar’s Buxar district, sub-inspector Neeraj Kumar was arrested by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The operation followed allegations that the officer demanded payment to provide favorable assistance regarding a police case. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Special Vigilance Court in Patna.

Entities

Chandrashekhar Singh · Haridwar · Vigilance Investigation Bureau · Ranipur Police Station · Sonia

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Bihar: Sub-inspector arrested for alleged Rs 50,000 bribe

    A sub-inspector in Bihar's Buxar district was arrested by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to influence a police case.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Haridwar police officer arrested for bribery

    A woman assistant sub-inspector in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to settle a financial dispute.

Sources

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