Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Punjab Head Constable Arrested for Taking Rs 1 Lakh Bribe
A police officer in Punjab, named Raj Kumar, was caught taking a bribe.
A person complained that a false case had been filed against her family.
Raj Kumar, who was a security officer, said he could get the case dropped if the person paid him money.
The person secretly recorded their conversations and reported it.
The police then arrested Raj Kumar while he was taking the bribe money.
Head Constable Raj Kumar was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau for accepting a bribe.
The bribe was for Rs 1 lakh, demanded to cancel a false case registered against the complainant's husband and sons.
Raj Kumar, posted as PSO with Bhucho DSP, made calls regarding the re-investigation.
The complainant recorded the conversation and submitted it to the Vigilance Bureau.
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against Raj Kumar.
- Who
- Head Constable Raj Kumar and a complainant from Kalyan Sukha village.
- What
- Head Constable Raj Kumar was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.
- When
- The arrest happened on Tuesday, July 1.
- Where
- Bathinda, Punjab.
- Why
- The bribe was demanded to cancel a false case registered against the complainant's husband and sons.
Complainant's Perspective
Police Department's Perspective
Case Dispute
Complainant's Perspective
False case registered against husband and sons.
Police Department's Perspective
Police investigation initiated.
- Suspect
- Raj Kumar
- Occupation
- Head Constable
- Location
- Bathinda, Punjab
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 1 lakh
- Charges
- Prevention of Corruption Act
