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Gurugram Cop Suspended for Taking Bribe from Tourist Caught on Meta Smart Glasses

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A video recorded using Meta smart glasses caught a Gurugram traffic cop, ZO ESI Karan Singh, taking Rs 1,000 bribe from a Japanese tourist for not wearing a helmet. The tourist claimed that locals were not fined for the same offense but he, as a foreigner, was targeted. The cop did not issue a receipt or allow card payment, instead taking cash from the tourist. The video was shared online by the tourist, who felt he was unfairly targeted due to his foreign nationality. After taking cognisance of the matter, the DCP suspended the cop along with two other officials. Gurugram traffic police stated that they follow a "zero tolerance against corruption" policy and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in public service.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Japanese tourist recorded a Gurugram cop taking Rs 1,000 bribe using Meta smart glasses for not wearing a helmet.
  • The tourist claimed that locals were not fined for the same offense but he, as a foreigner, was targeted.
  • The cop did not issue a receipt or allow card payment, instead taking cash from the tourist.
  • The video was shared online by the tourist, who felt he was unfairly targeted due to his foreign nationality.
  • After taking cognisance of the matter, the DCP suspended the cop along with two other officials, ZO Karan Singh, Ct Shubham, and HGH Bhupender.
  • Gurugram traffic police stated that they follow a "zero tolerance against corruption" policy and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in public service.

Statistics:

  • Rs 1,000 bribe taken by the Gurugram cop from the Japanese tourist.
  • Two Rs 500 notes handed over to the cop by the tourist.
  • 3 - number of officials suspended, including the cop, following the incident.
  • 100% - the reported rate of corruption in public service as claimed by the tourist.

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com, 2025.
  • "@yamato_rwf" Twitter handle of the Japanese tourist who recorded the video.

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