Ludhiana, Jan. 25 -- A food supply inspector, Sandeep Singh, who was caught on camera while accepting a bribe in exchange of approval of a ration depot, was suspended on Saturday after his video went viral. The video was recorded by the complainant.

According to Kanwal Nain Singh Kang, halqa in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from Dakha, the case came to light when Kirpal Singh Balowal, a ration depot applicant, alleged that the inspector had demanded Rs.26,000 as bribe, followed by an additional Rs.3,000. Inspector Sandeep Singh allegedly visited Kirpal Singh's home and assured him that the money would secure his depot. Suspicious of foul play, Kirpal Singh filmed the transaction.

Kang stated that despite paying the bribe, Kirpal S...