7 months ago
Punjab Police Officer Caught Taking Bribe
In Punjab, a police officer named Ramesh Kumar was caught taking a bribe of Rs 5.20 lakh.
A man who deals with property was accused by the officer of doing illegal gambling activities.
The man said he didn't do anything wrong but was forced to pay the bribe.
He told the Vigilance Bureau, and they caught the officer while he was taking the money.
The Vigilance Bureau is also searching the homes of the officer and another person involved.
The officers involved have been arrested, and a case has been registered against them.
Head Constable Ramesh Kumar was caught taking a bribe of Rs 5.20 lakh.
The complainant was accused of involvement in gambling and illegal lottery activities.
The complainant was threatened with arrest if he did not pay the bribe.
The Vigilance Bureau set a trap and caught the officer red-handed.
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused.
- Who
- Head Constable Ramesh Kumar and CIA In-charge Narpinderpal Singh
- What
- Accepting a bribe of Rs 5.20 lakh
- Where
- Khanna, Ludhiana district, Punjab
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- Accusation of involvement in gambling and illegal lottery activities
Accused Officer
Complainant
Bribe Allegations
Accused Officer
Denied taking bribe
Complainant
Accused of taking bribe
Key facts
- Accused
- Head Constable Ramesh Kumar, CIA In-charge Narpinderpal Singh
- Complainant
- Resident of Master Colony Khanna, Ludhiana district
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 5.20 lakh
- Complaint
- Accusation of involvement in gambling and illegal lottery activities
- Action Taken
- Arrest of Head Constable Ramesh Kumar, case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act
Quotes
Varun Sharma
Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
“The altercation started over a small amount of money. It was not a large sum. During the heated argument, the accused lost their temper and stabbed the constable twice.”
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“This was our own man. It is a very sad incident. We will ensure strict and exemplary action, and the accused will be given the harshest possible punishment as per law.”
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