# Police bribery arrests in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-bribery-arrests-in-india
> Updated: 2026-10-15T12:52:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-sub-inspector-arrested-for-alleged-rs-50000-bribe

### 2026-10-10: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haridwar-police-officer-arrested-for-bribery

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