Trainee SI caught taking Rs 10,000 bribe in Bareilly, suspended

Bareilly: A trainee sub-inspector posted at Barrier-02 outpost under Izzatnagar police station in Bareilly was caught accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe and suspended with immediate effect, police said on Sunday.

The anti-corruption team laid a trap on May 8 after receiving a complaint against trainee SI Vimal Kumar Chauhan. He was allegedly caught red-handed at the outpost.
A zero FIR was later registered at Kotwali CB Ganj police station under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya took cognisance of the matter and ordered Chauhan’s suspension. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated.
The suspension order cites conduct unbecoming of a police officer, indiscipline and misuse of official position.

SSP Arya said strict action would be taken against officers found involved in corruption or misuse of authority. “No one tarnishing the image of the police force will be spared,” he said.