Palam Vihar ASI arrested 'for Rs.3L bribe in theft case'
Gurugram, Dec. 22 -- An assistant sub-inspector posted with the Palam Vihar Crime Branch was arrested in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on corruption charges after allegedly being caught accepting a bribe in a vehicle theft case he was investigating.
The accused, ASI Praveen Kumar, was arrested on Saturday after a trap was laid by the anti-corruption bureau. A senior official at Bilara police station said, "A complaint was received on Friday alleging that the arrested ASI was demanding Rs.3 lakh in bribery in exchange for helping an accused in a vehicle theft case." The official requested anonymity.
According to police, the ASI was visiting Jodhpur to investigate the case when the ACB verified the complaint, which was filed by the accused's nephew. The nephew alleged the ASI promised to go easy during the investigation for money.
The ASI was called to a location near a highway in rural Jodhpur, where the complainant handed over a bag containing real and fake currency notes. "Once the ASI was caught red-handed taking the bribe, he was immediately taken into custody," the senior official added.
Sandeep Turan, public relations officer of Gurugram police, said the ASI was suspended immediately. "If anyone else is found involved in corruption, Gurugram police will take strong action against them too," Turan said.
An FIR has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The ASI remains in ACB custody in Jodhpur....
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