Rajasthan ACB Nabs Corrupt Cop in Bribery Scandal

An assistant sub-inspector from Gurugram Police was apprehended by Rajasthan's ACB in Jodhpur for demanding Rs 3 lakh as a bribe to not harass a vehicle theft accused in remand. A trap was set by the ACB leading to the cop's arrest with marked currency.

In a significant anti-corruption crackdown, Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) from Gurugram Police. The officer was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 3 lakh bribe in Jodhpur, as verified by police authorities.

The ASI allegedly demanded the hefty amount in exchange for leniency towards an accused in a vehicle theft case. While in police remand, the ASI committed to not harassing the detained individual, pressing for the bribe from the accused's family to ensure this.

Following a formal complaint and subsequent investigation, the ACB confirmed the bribe solicitation. A sting operation was executed under the direction of ASP Paras Soni, resulting in the arrest of the ASI with both real and dummy currency, culminating in the registration of a formal FIR.

(With inputs from agencies.)