Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Three Karnataka Sub-Inspectors Suspended Over Alleged Bribe-for-Post Call
Three police officers in Karnataka were suspended after a recorded call spread online.
The call reportedly discussed paying money to get a police posting.
It allegedly involved the Haliyal sub-inspector position.
The officers were also reportedly heard discussing working in the same area and making money together.
The suspended officers are Kiran Patil, Krishna Arageri, and Vinod Reddy.
A senior police officer ordered the suspensions after an initial inquiry.
Police are still investigating whether the bribery claims are true.
A political party also shared the recording and accused the government of corruption.
Three Uttara Kannada sub-inspectors were suspended after an audio recording surfaced on social media.
The roughly two-minute recording allegedly discussed money paid for the Haliyal law-and-order SI posting.
The officers allegedly also discussed sharing a taluk posting and making money together.
Superintendent of Police M N Deepan ordered the suspensions after a preliminary inquiry.
Police said a departmental inquiry and investigation into the bribery allegations would continue.
- Who
- Uttara Kannada sub-inspectors Kiran Patil, Krishna Arageri, and Vinod Reddy were suspended by Karnataka Police.
- What
- They were suspended after a purported conference call allegedly discussed bribes for SI postings and transfer-related dealings.
- When
- The suspensions were announced on Monday.
- Where
- The matter concerns Uttara Kannada district, including Haliyal and Mundgod; the recording surfaced on social media.
- Why
- A preliminary inquiry prompted the suspensions, while the bribery allegations remain under investigation.
Corruption Allegation
Police Investigation
Meaning of the recording
Corruption Allegation
The JD(S) social media cell shared the recording and accused the ruling government of corruption in police postings.
Police Investigation
Police described the allegations as under investigation and have not presented a final finding in the articles.
Disciplinary response
Corruption Allegation
The recording was presented as evidence of alleged bribe payments and discussions about making money through postings.
Police Investigation
The officers were suspended after a preliminary inquiry, but the departmental inquiry and bribery investigation will continue before the allegations are resolved.
- Suspended officers
- Kiran Patil, Krishna Arageri, and Vinod Reddy
- District
- Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
- Recording
- A roughly two-minute audio or conference call circulated on social media
- Alleged payment
- Money was allegedly discussed in connection with the Haliyal law-and-order SI posting
- Police action
- Superintendent of Police M N Deepan ordered the suspensions
- Investigation status
- A departmental inquiry and investigation into the bribery allegations are continuing
- Political reaction
- The JD(S) social media cell shared the recording and accused the ruling government of corruption over police postings
