Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs Police Constable in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has made a significant arrest, taking down a police constable who was allegedly involved in a bribery case. The constable, Selection Grade Constable (Sgct) Arif Iqbal, was accused of demanding Rs 10,000 as a bribe from a complainant, who was being investigated for a case lodged in Police Station Qila Darhal District Rajouri. The ACB received a complaint and after discreet verification, a case was registered, and a trap team was constituted to apprehend the constable. The accused was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount.
Key Takeaways:
- The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a police constable, Selection Grade Constable (Sgct) Arif Iqbal, in a bribery case.
- The constable demanded Rs 10,000 as a bribe from a complainant who was being investigated for a case lodged in Police Station Qila Darhal District Rajouri.
- The ACB received a complaint and after discreet verification, a case was registered, and a trap team was constituted to apprehend the constable.
- The accused was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount of Rs 10,000.
- The ACB followed due process of law and arrested the constable on the spot.
- This incident highlights the efforts of the ACB in tackling corruption within the police force in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The ACB has demonstrated its commitment to upholding the law and bringing offenders to justice.
Statistics:
- The amount of bribe demanded by the constable was Rs 10,000.
- The ACB successfully constituted a trap team and apprehended the constable red-handed.
- The accused was lodged in police custody following his arrest.
- The bribery case was registered with the Police Station ACB Rajouri.
- The investigation was initiated by the ACB after receiving a complaint from the public.
Sources:
- United News of India, "ACB Nabs Police Constable in Jammu" (Aug 25)