Corruption Crackdown: Police Officers Suspended Over Bribe Allegation

Three policemen in Uttar Pradesh were suspended for allegedly accepting a bribe to release a man in custody. The man had been detained in connection with a kidnapping case. An inquiry confirmed the bribery allegations, leading to the suspension and the initiation of departmental proceedings.

In a noteworthy crackdown on alleged corruption, three police officers from Uttar Pradesh have been suspended following bribery accusations. The officers, including a station house officer, reportedly accepted a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to facilitate the release of a man involved in a kidnapping case.

The police action comes after the man, Gajendra Singh, was accused of kidnapping a girl from Kolkata and bringing her to Bahraich. Upon rescue, the accused was held at Matera police station where his brother-in-law claimed he was asked for the bribe to secure his release.

Following the allegations, Inspector General of Police Amit Pathak mandated a confidential investigation which confirmed the claims. The officers have been suspended and departmental proceedings are underway while the bribe amount has been returned to the complainant.

(With inputs from agencies.)