S-I arrested for taking Rs 5k bribe in Bahraich

Bahraich: A sub-inspector posted at Risia police station in Bahraich was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 during an operation conducted by the anti-corruption team on Monday.

The accused officer was arrested from the police station premises immediately after accepting the bribe.

According to officials, the case originated from a complaint filed by Ram Hukum Maurya of Ramuapur village. The complainant alleged that the sub-inspector demanded Rs 5,000 to avoid adding molestation charges to the case and to prevent his arrest and imprisonment.

Following the complaint, the anti-corruption unit of Devipatan Division, Gonda, formed a trap team under inspector Dhananjay Kumar Singh.

The team laid a trap and apprehended the officer while he was allegedly receiving the bribe from the complainant.

He was taken into custody and brought to Kotwali Dehat police station in Bahraich for further proceedings.

A case was registered against the accused.