16 hrs ago
Uttarakhand Vigilance Arrests ASI in Alleged Rs 10,000 Bribery Sting
Uttarakhand’s Vigilance Department arrested a police assistant sub-inspector named Sonia.
Officials said she was caught in Haridwar while taking Rs 10,000.
A person had complained that Sonia wanted the money to settle a dispute in that person’s favour.
The department said it checked the complaint first.
Then it set up a trap and caught her accepting the money.
A case has been registered against her under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The report describes an allegation and an arrest, not the outcome of a trial.
Uttarakhand Vigilance arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector Sonia on Saturday in Haridwar.
Officials said she was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
The complaint alleged the money was sought to settle a dispute in the complainant’s favour.
The department said it verified the complaint before laying a trap.
A case was registered against Sonia under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Who
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Sonia was arrested by the Uttarakhand Vigilance Department.
- What
- She was allegedly caught accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe.
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
- When
- Saturday; no date was specified.
- Why
- The complaint alleged she demanded money to settle a dispute in the complainant’s favour.
Key facts
- Accused
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Sonia
- Arresting department
- Uttarakhand Vigilance Department
- Location
- Haridwar
- Alleged bribe
- Rs 10,000
- Police station posting
- Ranipur police station
- Legal action
- A case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.








