Chandigarh Cops Embroiled in Scandal as Three Constables Sent to Police Lines for Accepting Rs.1.90 Lakh Bribe

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Three police constables from the Manimajra police station in Chandigarh have been sent to police lines after allegations surfaced that they accepted a bribe of Rs.1.90 lakh from cyber fraud suspects instead of arresting them. The incident has raised concerns about police corruption and the need for strict action against officers who engage in such misconduct. The accused constables, Satish Kumar, Vishwajeet Singh, and Dalip Negi, were part of a special investigation team (SIT) tasked with cracking down on cyber fraudsters in the north-east division.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three police constables from Manimajra police station in Chandigarh were sent to police lines for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.1.90 lakh from cyber fraud suspects.
  • The incident came to light when the station house officer (SHO) alerted senior officials after learning about the misconduct.
  • The constables were part of a special investigation team (SIT) tasked with investigating cyber fraud cases in the north-east division.
  • This is not the first incident of police corruption in Chandigarh; recently, a constable was caught on camera accepting a Rs.500 bribe from a motorist.
  • An inquiry will be conducted by senior officers into the conduct of the three constables and previous similar transactions.
  • The incident highlights the need for strict action against police officers who engage in corrupt practices and undermine public trust.

Statistics:

  • Rs.1.90 lakh: the amount allegedly accepted by the three constables as a bribe from cyber fraud suspects.
  • 3: the number of police constables sent to police lines as a result of the allegations.
  • 1: the number of incidents of police corruption reported in Chandigarh in recent times.
  • Rs.500: the amount allegedly accepted as a bribe by a Chandigarh traffic police constable in a separate incident.

Sources:

  • HT Chandigarh