Delhi Restaurant Owner Alleges Policeman Demanded Bribe and Asked to Delete Tweet

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A Delhi restaurant owner, Gagandeep Singh Sapra, has shared screenshots of CCTV footage showing a policeman in uniform allegedly demanding bribe and asking him to delete a tweet about the incident. Sapra claimed that when he raised the issue with the DCP South East Delhi, he was told to delete the tweet before any discussion could take place. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with users condemning the alleged corruption and lack of action by the police.

Key Takeaways:

  • A restaurant owner in Delhi, Gagandeep Singh Sapra, has alleged that a policeman visited his restaurant to demand bribes in the form of money and free food.
  • Sapra shared screenshots from CCTV footage that show the cop attached to Delhi Police standing outside the kitchen and allegedly asking for bribes.
  • When Sapra raised the issue with the DCP South East Delhi, he claims he was first told to delete his tweet before any discussion could take place.
  • The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with users condemning the alleged corruption and lack of action by the police.
  • One user commented, "Shame on Delhi Police and DCP South East Delhi. I have rarely seen the Delhi Police working. Crooked ones like those in the video are hell bent on harassing those who wish to go the right way."
  • Another user added, "Good. Expose corrupt officials and show their faces to the public."
  • A third user asked, "Any update here? Did the so-called Dilli ki Police act?"

Statistics:

  • At least one incident of alleged bribery by a policeman has been reported in Nehru Place, Delhi.
  • The DCP South East Delhi allegedly told Sapra to delete his tweet before discussing the issue.
  • There have been no updates or responses from the police on the alleged incident.

Sources:

  • "Hey @CPDelhi this person has come to our kitchen and asking for bribe, to pay him money and give him food -- this is getting ridiculous every day @DCPSEastDelhi -- They are given Salary by the Government, why do they have to ask for Bribes and trouble businesses" (Tweet by Gagandeep Singh Sapra on X)
  • "Shame on Delhi Police and DCP South East Delhi. I have rarely seen the Delhi Police working. Crooked ones like those in the video are hell bent on harassing those who wish to go the right way" (Comment by social media user)