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Navi Mumbai ACB Launches 'Bribe-Free' Campaign, Activates Helpline 1064
The police department in a city called Navi Mumbai wants people to stop giving bribes.
A bribe is money someone gives to get a job done, even though the job should be free.
Government workers are not allowed to ask for extra money.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is like a special police team, started a new campaign.
The campaign is called 'Bribe-Free Navi Mumbai – Our City, Our Responsibility.'
It teaches people that they do not have to pay money for official work.
If a government worker asks for money, people can call a special phone number, 1064.
The number is free to call, and people can also use WhatsApp or email.
The police promise to keep the person who complains a secret, so they will not get in trouble.
If someone is caught taking a bribe, strict action will be taken against them.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) launched the 'Bribe-Free Navi Mumbai – Our City, Our Responsibility' campaign on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
A toll-free helpline, 1064, has been activated for citizens to report bribery and demands for illegal gratification.
The campaign targets government officials or employees who demand money beyond the prescribed legal fees for official work.
The ACB assured that complainants' identities and information will be kept strictly confidential to encourage citizens to come forward.
Complaints can also be filed via WhatsApp/helpline 9920351064, office telephone 022-27833344, or by email.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), with Deputy Superintendent of Police Dharmaraj Sonke leading the drive under the guidance of Thane Range Superintendent of Police Shivraj Patil.
- What
- Launched the 'Bribe-Free Navi Mumbai – Our City, Our Responsibility' public awareness campaign and activated toll-free helpline 1064 for reporting bribery.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, under the Thane Range, in India.
- When
- Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- Why
- To curb corruption in government offices, discourage bribery, ensure transparency in public services, and spare citizens from unnecessary visits to government offices.
Key facts
- Campaign Name
- Bribe-Free Navi Mumbai – Our City, Our Responsibility
- Toll-Free Helpline
- 1064
- WhatsApp/Helpline
- 9920351064
- Office Telephone
- 022-27833344
- [email protected]
- Alternate Email
- [email protected]
- Campaign Lead
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Dharmaraj Sonke
- Launch Date
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
Quotes
Dharmaraj Sonke
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Navi Mumbai ACB
“"Corruption can be effectively curbed only with active public participation. We appeal to citizens not to pay bribes under any circumstances and to immediately report any demand for illegal gratification."”
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